Low back disorders: evidence-based prevention and rehabilitation

Abstract

S McGill. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (www.HumanKinetics.com), 2002, £34.00, pp 312. ISBN 0736042415 There are many ways in which rehabilitative exercise, postural correction, ergonomics, as well as vast numbers of pain relieving techniques can assist in the prevention and treatment of low back pain. Research teams throughout the world are beginning to provide evidence for effective management strategies within their areas of expertise. This research often relies on development of valid and reliable measurement techniques. Some research teams focus on clinical trials, in which validated pain and disability measures are used to provide evidence for efficacy of a particular method …