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Author Norris, Christopher M.

Title Back stability : integrating science and therapy / Christopher M. Norris
Edition Second edition
Published Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2008]
©2008

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Description xii, 347 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-336) and index
Subject Backache -- Treatment.
Backache -- Prevention.
Backache -- Exercise therapy.
Low Back Pain -- therapy.
Exercise Therapy -- methods.
Low Back Pain -- prevention & control.
Lumbosacral Region -- physiology.
LC no. 2008001941
ISBN 9780736070171 hardcover : cover alkaline paper
0736070176 hardcover : cover alkaline paper