Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation

Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation provides professionals with the foundation to make the best clinical decisions for building the best prevention and rehabilitation programs. The author's unique research results quantify forces that specific movements and exercises impose on the low back. The text identifies commonly prescribed practices that are, in fact, contraindicated in promoting back health. Additionally, it provides appropriate strategies to offset injuries and restore function. Low Back Disorders will build your understanding of the science behind the practices so that you can use them effectively with clients and patients. The book presents a clear exposition of back anatomy and biomechanics. It also provides the evidence to dispel myths regarding spine stabilization exercise and various prevention approaches. For example, the quantification of stability will show which muscles are important and which exercises groove motor patterns to ensure spine stability. With Low Back Disorders, you will - gain valuable information on measured loading of the back during specific activities and apply it to avoid common-but counterproductive-practices in back rehab, - learn how to analyze patients' and clients' unique physical characteristics and lifestyle factors and tailor treatments and preventive measures to their individual needs, - learn how to help patients and clients achieve the low back stability required to prevent future damage, and - acquire the information necessary to prescribe effective exercises clearly and easily. Low Back Disorders is well organized and easy to understand. Part 1 provides a solid foundation on how the back works and how the back becomes injured. Part 2 shows you how to use this foundation to build evidence-based prevention programs by assessing risks, creating ergonomic interventions, and training personnel. Part 3 focuses on improving rehabilitation techniques, and specifically, quant