Spinal Stabilization - The New Science of Back Pain, 2nd Ed. - Softcover

Jemmett, Rick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0968871518 ISBN 13: 9780968871515

Publisher: Novont Health Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Spinal Stabilization - The New Science of Back Pain, 2nd Edition is the most comprehensive and scientifically accurate resource for the general public on the subject of low back pain. Updated and expanded to include the most current research on low back pain and its treatment, this easy-to-read guide provides readers with 'need to know' information about the spine, effectively taking the mystery out of back pain and its treatment.Based upon sound and current research, 'Spinal Stabilization' describes how the spine and its muscles are intended to work, and how this changes once back pain sets in.New to the second edition is a clear discussion of the critical differences between stabilization exercises used by people with back pain and those who want a more “high-performance”, athletic spine. This is a key area author Rick Jemmett felt compelled to address. "There is still a significant amount of confusion in the rehabilitation, fitness and sports conditioning professions as to what truly constitiutes therapeutic stabilization exercises. The better quality research is actually quite clear on this yet many people remain stuck on the idea that exercising on a ball will correct low back pain. Some low back pain patients might feel better temporarily with such programs, but we now have the ability to do so much more than this. Instead of simply reducing the symptoms for a short while, we have the ability to achieve a true correction of the problem."Spinal Stabilization, 2nd Edition is divided into two sections. The first describes in detail the scientifically proven Australian approach of therapeutic segmental stabilization exercise. Clear descriptions along with illustrations and photos give readers the tools they need to correctly perform these important exercises. The second section discusses the use of 'Integrated Training' in sport-specific conditioning programs. This involves the simultaneous training of the body's stability, balance and strength systems for maximum athletic performance.

About this title

About the Author

Rick Jemmett, B.Sc., (PT)
A graduate of the University of Toronto's Physical Therapy program, Rick has lived and practiced in Halifax, Nova Scotia since 1994.

His clinical work as a physical therapist at Maritime Physiotherapy involves the diagnosis and treatment of people with various forms of neuromusculoskeletal pathology.

He has also lectured and taught courses for physiotherapists, physicians, kinesiologists and physiotherapy assistants across Canada and the United States through the Atlantic Manual Therapy Institute.

His primary area of clinical interest center on the rehabilitation and prevention of spinal and shoulder instability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Novont Health Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0968871518
• ISBN 13: 9780968871515
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 123