Authors Rick Jemmett and David MacDonald deliver a rigorously argued, academically-sound and clinically relevant model of assessment, classification and management for patients with lumbar spine pathology. Acknowledging the problems and limitations inherent in the traditional pathoanatomical and biopsychosocial models, the authors' Segmental Dysfunction Model provides for a significantly more predictable approach to patient management while retaining a modern physical therapy skill set. Underpinned by the most recent research from a variety of disciplines, the authors have modeled an...

Rick Jemmett, author of the best-selling Spinal Stabilization - The New Science of Back Pain, presents a cutting edge, research-based approach to sport-specific training for recreational, competitive and elite athletes. Integrative Training- - the simultaneous training of strength, core stability and balance - adds an exciting new dimension to sport specific training. The progressive, challenging and fun exercises in The Athlete's Ball are designed to improve sport performance and reduce the risk of injury for all athletes, regardless of their sport How does it work? On any playing field, an...