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Low Back Disorders - Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation (Hardcover, Third Edition)
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Low Back Disorders - Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation (Hardcover, Third Edition)
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Low Back Disorders, Third Edition With Web Resource, guides readers
through the assessment and treatment of low back pain, providing
evidence-based research on the best methods of rehabilitation and
prevention of future injury. In this book, internationally
recognized low back specialist Stuart McGill presents the research
and applications of back anatomy and biomechanics to build
effective prevention and rehabilitation programs for patients or
clients. This third edition of Low Back Disorders contains all of
the essential tools for those with low back maladies. Strong
foundational information on anatomy and injury mechanisms guide
readers through the essential functions of the structures of the
low back and related tissues, and common misconceptions about pain
and discomfort are addressed and corrected. The text provides
detailed insights into injury assessment by an extensively expanded
set of tests with accompanying instructions. These provide guidance
and recommendations for individualized rehabilitation strategies
and exercises. Also new to this edition is a web resource featuring
20 fillable Handouts for Patients or Clients that can be edited and
printed to suit practitioner and patients’ needs. The web
resource also contains an online video suite that showcases various
exercises and assessments. In addition to offering strategies for
relieving and potentially eliminating pain, the text provides
insight into the conditions and environments that may initially
cause back pain and makes recommendations on reducing these
influences so that clients can be pain free. This book contains
more than 500 photos, graphs, and charts on anatomy, biomechanics,
and assessments; 50 tests and exercises with step-by-step
instructions are available to aid readers in developing successful
programs for patients and clients. In addition to the
evidence-based foundation of this edition, the following
enhancements have been made: • Completely updated information and
streamlined chapter organization ensure that practitioners use best
clinical practices. • Practical checklists throughout the text
provide easy access to testing and assessment clinical techniques
and information. • Practical Applications provide clinical
information to aid readers in understanding concepts and theory.
• To aid instructors, the text includes a newly added image bank
to visually support class lectures. Low Back Disorders, Third
Edition With Web Resource, contains essential research and
corresponding clinical applications in a clear and organized
format. Part I introduces the functional anatomy and biomechanics
of the lumbar spine. It also presents epidemiological studies on
low back disorders and dispels common myths of lumbar spine
stability. Part II reviews risk factors for low back disorders and
common prevention methods, with specific attention paid to reducing
workplace risk factors. Part III explains evaluating and diagnosing
clients and developing exercise and rehabilitation programs.
Specific exercises that are proven to enhance performance and
reduce pain are also explained. Evidence-based research and
cutting-edge application strategies from a leading spine specialist
in North America make Low Back Disorders, Third Edition With Web
Resource, the authoritative text for the examination and
rehabilitation of the low back. Its approach to back care will lead
readers in developing intervention, rehabilitation, and prevention
programs to address the unique needs of each patient or client.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education
course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be
purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the
course materials and exam.
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