Back stability : integrating science and therapy /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Norris, Christopher M.
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Published: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2008.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Backache > Treatment.
Backache > Prevention.
Backache > Exercise therapy.
Low Back Pain > therapy.
Exercise Therapy > methods.
Low Back Pain > prevention & control.
Lumbosacral Region > physiology.
Online Access:Table of contents
Table of 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.

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