Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation

Book Synopsis: Low Back Disorders, Third Edition, presents a solid research foundation in back anatomy, function, and injury mechanisms. Internationally recognized low back specialist Stuart McGill guides readers through the assessment of low back pain to identify specific pain triggers that substantiate evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation approaches.

In addition to the evidence-based foundation, this edition contains the following enhancements:

• Completely updated information and streamlined chapter organization ensure practitioners use best clinical practices that recognize each patient has unique pain triggers.
• Practical checklists throughout the text provide easy access to assessment information along with many new assessments.
• Practical Applications provide clinical information to aid readers in understanding concepts and theory.

A web resource contains a suite of online videos of tests and techniques alongside 20 fillable forms and handouts.

An image bank for instructors offers visual support for class lectures and is available online. Evidence-based research, cutting-edge application strategies, and 50 tests and exercises make Low Back Disorders, Third Edition With Web Resource, the authoritative text for the examination and rehabilitation of the low back. Its approach to back care will lead readers in developing intervention, rehabilitation, and prevention programs that address the unique needs of each patient or client.

Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.