Low back disorders : evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation /
Stuart McGill.
- 2nd ed.
- Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, 2007.
- xvi, 312 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction to the issues -- Scientific approach unique to this book -- Epidemiological studies on low back disorders (LBDs) -- Functional anatomy of the lumbar spine -- Normal and injury mechanics of the lumbar spine -- Lumbar spine stability : myths and realities -- LBD risk assessment -- Reducing the risk of low back injury -- The question of back belts -- Building better rehabilitation programs for low back injuries -- Evaluating the patient -- Developing the exercise program -- Advanced exercises.
Backache. Backache--Prevention. Evidence-based medicine. Back Injuries--prevention & control. Back Injuries--rehabilitation. Evidence-Based Medicine. Low Back Pain--prevention & control. Low Back Pain--rehabilitation.