Back stability : integrating science and therapy

Back stability : integrating science and therapy / Christopher M. Norris.

Author/creator	Norris, Christopher M.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	2nd ed.
Publication Info	Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, ©2008.
Description	xii, 347 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Subject(s)	Low Back Pain--therapy. Exercise Therapy--methods. Low Back Pain--prevention & control. Lumbosacral Region--physiology. Backache--Treatment. Backache--Prevention. Backache--Exercise therapy.

Contents	What is back stability? -- Biomechanics of the lumbar spine -- Stabilization mechanisms of the lumbar spine -- Principles of muscle imbalance -- Posture -- Muscle balance tests -- Foundation movements -- Limb loading -- Unstable base -- Gym ball -- Foam rollers -- Faults with traditional abdominal training -- Abdominal training using stability concepts -- Resistance training for core strength -- Speed and power in core training -- Functional training -- Preliminary client assessment -- Designing the program -- Case history illustrations.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-336) and index.
LCCN	2008001941
ISBN	9780736070171 :
ISBN	0736070176

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	WE 755 N854B 2008	✔ Available	Place Hold