Low back disorders : evidenced-based prevention and rehabilitation / Stuart McGill.

Author/creator McGill, Stuart, 1957-
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoChampaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2007.
Descriptionxvi, 312 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Subjects

Contents 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.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 276-300) and index.
LCCN 2006103139
ISBN9780736066921 :
ISBN0736066926