Lumbar Spinal Stabilization Floor Exercises

Nearly 30 Exercises for Lumbar Stabilization Supported by Step-by-Step Instructions and Images

Ideal for Home Exercise Programs

This second edition book is completely revised and updated with new exercises and full-color images. With nearly 30 patient exercises for lumbar stabilization, spinal mobility and more, this booklet includes low back pain exercises, core strength movements, balance exercises, physical therapy spine exercises and more. Ideal for home exercise programs, the exercises are supported by step-by-step instructions and color photos.

Lumbar Spinal Stabilization Floor Exercises

This booklet demonstrates nearly 30 lumbar stabilization exercises that can be done anywhere to help strengthen muscles and stabilize the lumbar spine. The exercises are performed in various positions and require no equipment.

Exercises are separated into sections:

• Preparation
• Supine Track
• Bridge Track
• Quadruped Track
• Lunge/Squat Track

Step-by-Step Instructions and Color Photographs

Exercises are supplemented by step-by-step instructions and color photographs demonstrating proper form. Instructions are separated into sections including Supine, Bridge, Quadruped and Lunge/Squat 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. Lumbar Spinal Stabilization Floor 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 – Lumbar Spinal Stabilization Floor Exercises is just that kind of tool.