Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (645 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736042415 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 295 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He has written more than 200 scientific publications that address lumbar function, low back injury mechanisms, investigation of tissue loading during rehabilitation programs, and the formulation of work-related injury avoidance strategies. He has received several awards for his work, including the Volvo Bioengineering Award for Low Back Pain Research from Sweden. He is one of the few scientists who consults and to whom patients are regularly referred. About the Author Stuart McGill, PhD, is a professor at the University of Waterloo in, Ontario, Canada and an internationally recognized lecturer and expert in spine function and injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dr. As a consultant, he has provided expertise on assessment and reduction of the risk of low back injury to government age
Part two looks at how to develop improved injury prevention programmes by assessing the risks, creating ergonomic interventions and training personnel. Part three deals with how to improve rehabilitation techniques through proper training and exercise programmes. The text refutes practices which are contra-indicated in promoting back health and provides appropriate strategies to offset injuries and restore function. For ease of reference, the book is divided into three parts. Ergonomic issues related to manual handling, repetitive motion injuries and sport are dealt with in det
McGill has been an invited lecturer at many universities and delivered more than 200 addresses to societies around the world. He has written more than 200 scientific publications that address lumbar function, low back injury mechanisms, investigation of tissue loading during rehabilitation programs, and the formulation of work-related injury avoidance strategies. . Dr.
T. Jordan said A 'must read' for everyone who deals with backs. Everyone who deals with backs, either in sports (athletes, coaches, trainers), physicians, therapists, and back pain patients themselves, should read this book. I am a physician who specializes in back disorders and back pain. I have followed Dr. McGill's reseach for many years and it has revolut. Hillary said Great book.. A superb book. So much knowledge and understanding of back problems, with photos of exercises to do.. Dr. Mcgill - Miracle Cure I have had chronic lower back pain for over 25 years. I have been to back specialists, the Back Institute, Acupunturists, Massage Therapists, and many Chiropractors. In addition, I read many books on my problem. I have a classic case of acute lower back pain - degenerative discs and some arthriti