Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner's Manual (Hardcover)

by Craig Liebenson (Editor) "Emerging evidence indicates the problem of low back pain has been mismanaged on a grand scale..." (more)
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Product Description
Reference for chiropractors on the basic principles, assessment, patient education, and functional restoration in spinal pain. Also covers psychosocial and sociopolitical aspects. 19 contributors, 9 U.S. Illustrated. DNLM: Back Pain - rehabilitation.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1st edition (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 068305032X
• ISBN-13: 978-0683050325
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #925,036 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Integrated Approach to Low Back Pain blending Research and Practice, May 26, 2006

By	Phillip Page (Baton Rouge LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Rehabilitation of the Spine: A Practitioner's Manual (Hardcover)

This is one of the most comprehensive texts for rehabilitation of the spine I have seen in over 10 years of practice. As a physical therapist, I've learned that spine rehabilitation requires a broad knowledge of techniques, since every spine patient is different. The modern practitioner needs to have an ecelctic approach to rehabilitation since no 2 patients are alike, even with the same diagnosis. Dr. Liebenson has done a great job in providing the scientific and clinical application of a variety of spine rehabilitation principles with a multidisciplinary approach including a virtual "who's who" of physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, and researchers from around the world. Of particular interest to me is the Czech approach to spinal rehabilitation based on contributions from legendary physicians Vladimir Janda and Karel Lewit. Top researchers including Bogduk, McGill, and Hodges also present the latest evidence-based interventions. I was quite pleased to see the amount of photographs and diagrams illustrating specific techniques and exercises, which is even further enhanced with videos on the enclosed DVD. Long gone (I hope) are the days of "hot packs, ultrasound and massage" as the treatment of choice for low back pain. We know that exercise is the most important component in back rehabilitation, but we must first be able to accurately assess the patient and prepare the tissues for exercise programs specific to the patient needs and goals. Dr. Liebenson and his contributors have given us the tools do do just that... they have captured a virtual paradigm shift in the way we approach the assessment and rehabilitation of the spine. I highly recommend this textbook for any healthcare professional treating spine patients.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quintessential guide for chiropractic physicians, July 31, 1999

By A Customer

Dr. Liebenson's book is an excellent compilation of research and expert opinion for the care of spinal and extremity related disorders. It gives the practitioner a resource to utilize for difficult as well as simple cases of musculoskeletal dysfunction that plagues millions of americans each year. The guidelines of care move from the passive (traditional chiropractic manipulation and physiological therapeutics) to the active (progressive rehabilitive exercises and patient education) in order to restore optimal functional mobility to the patient.

As a senior chiropractic intern, I have taken a rehabilitation course at Logan College of Chiropractic that uses this text as its core reference. Additionally, I have integrated the scientific principles given and have seen my patients respond well.

This text is a must for the chiropractic physician.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Chiropractic and rehabilitation are a natural fit!, September 6, 2000

By	Dr. Frank M. Painter (La Grange, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This book includes the core materials from which Dr. Liebenson crafted LACC's 3 year rehabilitation diplomate program. I attended the program here in Chicago (96 to 99), and found this book to be an invaluable supplement to those materials.

Each chapter is written by a specialist in that topic, and includes outcome assessment, Janda's assessment of muscular imbalance, the McKenzie technique, and the numerous chapters on active treatment protocols. The sections on self-stretches, patient education, and especially Chapter 18, the "Active Rehab Protocols" will take you step-by-step in analysis and management of a wide spectrum of complaints from acute to chronic.

The only thing that could be better would be the next edition, or by taking the 30 classes from LACC. This book is a must for every pracitioner who wants to improve their results with the variety of disorders that present to us each day. Enjoy!