Patientswith pain emanating from their spines represent some of the mostfrequent and challenging cases for physical therapists. Here is acomprehensive and practical introduction to the management of back painand restricted spinal function caused by intervertebral disk damage.The authors provide evidence-based, clinically oriented strategies forthe diagnosis and therapeutic treatment of disk injury in the lumbar,thoracic and cervical spinal regions. The text gives an overview ofresearch studies on the effects of physical therapy on back pain,step-by-step guidance on examination and conservative and postoperativephysical therapy procedures and detailed discussion of rehabilitationand prevention of further disk damage.Key Features:Extensive coverage of examination, from patient history to tests for assessing spinal movement to nerve conductionPrecise instructions and useful pointers on treatment methods aid in daily practiceChapter on basic principles of anatomy, physiology and epidemiology offer foundational knowledgeCrucialinformation on approaches for rehabilitation and injury prevention,including strengthening, coordination exercises and conditioningCase studies present clinical examples that guide the reader through the full course of therapy70clear line drawings illustrate how to maintain correct posture; avoidpoor posture and protect and train muscles, nerves and jointsPhysical Therapy for Intervertebral Disk Diseaseis a complete guide to the diagnosis and physiotherapeutic treatment ofproblems resulting from intervertebral disk damage. Practitioners andstudents of physical therapy, rehabilitation medicine and occupationaltherapy will read this book cover to cover and refer to it regularlywhen working to relieve back pain and restore full capacity in theirpatients.