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Access the latest research and applications to build effective prevention and rehabilitation programs for your patients or clients with Low Back Disorders: EvidenceBased Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition. Internationally recognized low back specialist Stuart McGill presents original research to quantify the forces that specific movements and exercises impose on the low back, dispels myths regarding spine stabilization exercises, and suggests prevention approaches and strategies to offset injuries and restore function.Low Back Disorders: EvidenceBased Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition,presents a clear exposition of back anatomy and biomechanics and demonstrates how to interpret the latest research on low back involvement for clinical applications. The text also contains detailed information on injuries associated with seated work and sport and ergonomic issues related to manual handling of materials. With Low Back Disorders: EvidenceBased Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition, you willgain valuable information on measured loading of the back during specific activities and apply it to avoid commonbut counterproductivepractices in back rehabilitation;learn how to analyze each patient's or client's unique physical characteristics and lifestyle factors to tailor preventive measures and treatments to individual needs;learn how to help patients and clients progress through the stages of rehabilitation: corrective exercise, stability or mobility, endurance, and strength; andacquire the information necessary to design an effective injuryprevention program.This fully updated second edition expands knowledge of low back disorders and best practices in several areas. Enhanced algorithms guide progessive therapeutic exercise, and specially designed patient assessment provocation tests aid you in determining the cause of back troubles, guide your choices in the best ways to eliminate problems, and improve the development of appropriate activities for functional gain. Whereas the first edition focused on increasing spine stability, the second edition provides new information on dealing with both regional instability or mobility and regional stiffness present in individuals where most of the motion occurs at a single spinal segment.With an expanded repertoire of painfree motion exercises and additional information on ways to find and adjust stabilization exercises, Low Back Disorders: EvidenceBased Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition, offers you new tools to help your patients and clients achieve painfree exertion.The text includes exercises and activities that provide a solid foundation of physical work in preparation for more advanced activities in sports and occupations. Also, the process of transitioning into performance exercise is outlined with an explanation of the critical stages of the performance pyramid, including the design of appropriate corrective exercise, building joint and wholebody stability, enhancing endurance, training true strength, and transitioning to ultimate performance.Low Back Disorders: EvidenceBased Prevention and Rehabilitation, Second Edition,presents foundational information and corresponding clinical applications in a clear, wellsequenced format. Part I builds your knowledge of lumbar function and injury. Part II demonstrates how to use this knowledge to build evidencebased injuryprevention programs by assessing risks, creating ergonomic interventions, and training personnel. Part III focuses on improving rehabilitation techniques, including specific diagnostic and provocative tests, with specific therapeutic exercises proven to enhance performance and reduce pain through a continuum from corrective exercise to stability and mobility, endurance, strength, and power.Additionally, the text offers these practical features to guide your learning and inform your practice:More than 475 photos, graphs, and charts support the research and the s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Low Back Disorders, Second Edition'? A: 'Low Back Disorders, Second Edition' focuses on evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation strategies for low back disorders, providing insights into effective treatment and rehabilitation practices.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by internationally recognized low back specialist Stuart McGill.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Low Back Disorders, Second Edition' contains 328 pages of comprehensive information on low back disorders.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers back anatomy, biomechanics, injury prevention, rehabilitation techniques, ergonomic interventions, and specific therapeutic exercises.
- Q: Is this book suitable for healthcare professionals? A: Yes, this book is designed for healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, who are looking to improve their understanding and application of rehabilitation techniques for low back disorders.
- Q: What features are included in the book to aid learning? A: The book includes over 475 photos, graphs, charts, more than 50 tests and exercises with step-by-step instructions, and reproducible handout sheets for rehabilitation exercises.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Low Back Disorders, Second Edition' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and longevity.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' was published on August 13, 2007.
- Q: How does this edition differ from the first edition? A: The second edition expands knowledge on low back disorders, introduces new information on regional instability and stiffness, and offers enhanced algorithms for therapeutic exercises compared to the first edition.
- Q: Can this book help in designing injury-prevention programs? A: Yes, the book provides valuable information on assessing risks and creating effective injury-prevention programs tailored to individual needs and characteristics.