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Introducing the concept of back stability, this text reviews the biomechanics of the lumbar spine and stabilization mechanisms. It shows how to establish the foundational positions and movements for the stabilization programmes; the consequences of muscle imbalance and how to address that problem; how to build abdominal muscle strength; and how to diagnose and correct bad posture. It goes on to show how to build back fitness with weight training equipment, and provides many dynamic control exercises for going on to advanced rehabilitation and stability. The parts are pulled together in a back stability programme for each client, and the text goes on to show how to avoid back injury at home and at work.
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Christopher M. Norris, MSc, MCSP, has more than twenty years of experience as a physiotherapist and sport scientist. His specialty is exercise therapy. He is currently the director of Norris Associates in Manchester, UK.
An expert on back stability, Norris is the author of four books. One of his books on sports injuries is in its second edition and has been adopted by most physiotherapy schools in the United Kingdom. He has taught for the British Association of Sports Medicine on flexibility training and back rehabilitation. In addition to serving as a consultant to major companies, Norris also published the first-ever review of back stability in a series of articles in Physiotherapy Journal.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have book for all fitness professionals,
By A Customer
This review is from: Back Stability (Hardcover)
This is an excellent book for personal trainers and anyone with back problems. If you want to understand the spine and all the problems associated with it this is a very technical book which at times went completely over my head. I think more than one read is necessary! However the basis of the book and the exercises contained are first class. I would not want to be without it now as I refer to it constantly for advice and guidance on exercises for my personal training clients. A must have for the library as Chris Norris certainly knows his onions!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Facts are in place, good book!,
By Book gobbler (Turku, Finland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Back Stability: Integrating Science and Therapy (Hardcover)
I've mostly browsed thru this and only read short parts yet, but it looks like a good one. The facts are right and this is well written. Can't wait to read the rest of it!
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Execellent book, written mostly for a health practitioner,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Back Stability (Hardcover)
This is a great book by a really good author. He is very grounded in science and there are a lot of different exercises. I am someone who is working to overcome back pain and about 50% of this book is too technical for me. Like some other authors talk about, one of the key points in the book is the some back pain is caused by poor posture and alignment of the pelvis. This is central to Pilates as well. I have found this to be true, but correcting it is the tricky part.
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quick delivery,
By cesrav - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Back Stability: Integrating Science and Therapy (Hardcover)
the book arrived well and I am very happy about it. There is not damage, that's why I like it the most. Thank you!
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Highly recommended!,
By Black Cat - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Back Stability: Integrating Science and Therapy (Hardcover)
This is a really good book for anyone in the personal training or health industry. I'm a Pilates instructor and the book Muscles: Testing and Function by Kendall et. al. is recommended reading to better understand posture and the way muscle tension affects the body. This book provides a lot of information that is found in Kendall's book, but is much easier to read! It explains how incorrect posture and muscle tightness can lead to back issues. It explains the core muscles and their importance. It provides instructions and illustrations on flexibility testing and strengthening exercises. I highly recommend this book!
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