Exercise Prescription and the Back [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Wendell Liemohn (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0838523250 | ISBN-13: 978-0838523254 | Publication Date: December 7, 2000 | Edition: 1

A unique manual presenting the role of exercise in the remediation and prevention of back pain. The book takes exercise physiology and applies to the back area--examining the trunk, flexibility and range of motion, aerobic conditioning, and more. Includes an introduction to aquatic therapy, therapy for spine pain, and therapeutic exercise research.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Overall, this book meets its goal of being useful as an adjunct text for rehabilitation courses." "I have already used the information in this text to prepare a class on spinal rehabilitation." (Physical Therapy )

From the Back Cover

The first evidence-based, building-block blueprint for relieving back pain and preventing back injury with exercise

Studies suggest that back pain afflicts up to 80% of the population at one time or another. In Exercise and the Back, exercise scientist Dr. Wendell Liemohn brings together physical therapists, medical doctors, and ahtletic trainers to construct the first solidly scientific approach to understanding, evaluation, treating, and preventing back pain with exercise.

This unique guide helps you to:
*Prescribe exercises to help patients recover quickly from back pain and injuries *Recommend exercise protocols that protect against back injuries and/or that can be used in the rehabilitation of back injuries *Apply concepts of anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology to back pain diagnosis and management *Understand the theory behind different approaches to treating back pain *Compare results achieved by noted exercise protocols under scientific study *Observe correctly performed exercises using illustrated routines *Avoid common exercise recommendation errors that may further aggravate patient injuries *Protect athletes against back injuries, and shorten injury recover time *Help patients recover from chronic low back pain *Employ principles of core stability to back pain prevention and rehabilitation

Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange; 1 edition (December 7, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0838523250
• ISBN-13: 978-0838523254
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,008,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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