Back stability : integrating science and therapy / Christopher M. Norris
Imprint
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2008
Edition
2nd ed
Descript
xii, 347 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm
CONTENT
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