""McGill's text on "Low Back Disorders" is one that every treating clinician should have for their own professional library.""
-"AAESS News "(Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science)
""This is a fine blend between science and practical application by a credible author. The author is in a unique position to share his own valuable research and clinical experience to advance the treatment of alleviating low back disorders." "
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This is a great evidence-based book, meaning that the information it covers is backed-up by research. On almost every page you can find multiple citations of published studies- which can provide a great starting point for a literature search if a topic interests you.
The book is divided up into 3 parts:
-Scientific Foundation, where you get a lot of general info about various topics such as anatomy of the spine, back belts, the epidemiology of back pain, and so on
-Injury Prevention, where you learn about, well, the research on preventing back problems
-Low Back Rehab, where you learn about the author's 5-stage back training program
The book definitely emphasizes spinal stability, and rightly so, as the research strongly supports this intervention. Unsafe exercises are discussed as well.
With lots of pictures and a not-too-technical tone, I can certainly recommend that anyone who deals with low back pain patients check it out. Other evidence-based back books I liked include Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis.
