Cervical Spinal Stabilization Exercises
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About the Book
- Ideal for home exercise programs
- Includes nearly 30 patient exercises for cervical stabilization
- Includes oculomotor, hanging head (isometric and isotonic), neck ball (isometric and isotonic), cervical stabilization and postural exercises
- Second edition includes new and updated exercises and full-color images
- Step-by-step instructions and color photos for each exercise
Author(s)
- Dr. Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC
Publication Details
- ISBN-13: 978-0-9904230-3-4
- Publication Date: 2014
- Publisher: OPTP®
- Pages: 28
- Type: Softcover
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 10”L x 7”W
Nearly 30 Cervical Stabilization Exercises Reinforced with Step-by-Step Instructions and Images
Cervical Spinal Stabilization Exercises, 2nd Edition is a patient booklet demonstrating nearly 30 cervical stabilization exercises for home exercise programs, reinforced by step-by-step instructions and images. Written by clinician, author and researcher, Dr. Donald Murphy, along with Dr. Gary Ierna, this patient book contains exercises that can be done anywhere to help promote cervical spine health.
The second edition features new and updated exercises and full-color images
The second edition features new and updated exercises and full-color images. This book demonstrates nearly 30 cervical stabilization exercises that can be done anywhere to increase the functional strength and range of motion of the neck, coordinate the activity of the eyes with the muscles of the neck and body, train the muscles that help protect the neck from injury, and achieve and maintain proper neck posture. Several exercises require the use of an 8”-10” ball.
Exercises are separated into sections:
- Oculomotor
- Hanging Head (Isometric and Isotonic)
- Neck Ball (Isometric and Isotonic)
- Cervical Stabilization
- Postural exercises
Step-by-Step Instructions and Color Photographs
Exercises are supplemented by step-by-step instructions and color photographs demonstrating proper form. Exercise instructions are separated into sections including Oculomotor, Hanging Head (Isometric and Isotonic), Neck Ball (Isometric and Isotonic), Cervical Stabilization and Postural exercises.
About the Author
Donald Murphy, DC, FRCC
Dr. Murphy is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Pittsburgh. He serves as Director of Primary Spine Care at Ortho Rhode Island. During more than 30 years of practicing and teaching primary spine care, he has lectured all over the US and internationally. His company, Spine Care Partners, helps implement a pathway for hospital systems, surgical and primary care facilities, and payer communities. Dr. Murphy has over 100 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and book chapters and is the author of Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, Volumes I and II.
From the Back Cover
Clinicians often find it frustrating when they prescribe exercises for a patient, only to find out later that the patient is not doing the exercises properly or is not complying with the recommendation. Cervical Spinal Stabilization Exercises, by internationally recognized clinician, author, and researcher Dr. Donald R. Murphy, along with Dr. Gary Ierna, responds to this problem by providing detailed descriptions and photos of a variety of exercises. This simplifies the process of prescribing home exercise protocols and increases compliance. In a busy clinical environment, tools that save time and improve outcomes are essential―Cervical Spinal Stabilization Exercises is just that kind of tool.