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Author:

Norris, Christopher M.

Title:

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

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publisher:

Human Kinetics,

Copyright Date:

c2008

Description:

xii, 347 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

Subject:

Backache--Treatment.
Backache--Prevention.
Backache--Exercise therapy.
Low Back Pain--therapy.
Exercise Therapy--methods.
Low Back Pain--prevention & control.
Lumbosacral Region--physiology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-336) and index.

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.

ISBN:

0736070176 (hard cover : alk. paper)
9780736070171 (hard cover : alk. paper)

LCCN:

2008001941

Locations:

LVOX826 -- Palmer College of Chiropractic (Davenport)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)