Critically appraising work from several approaches to produce an integrated, practical approach suitable for day-to-day clinicians and personal trainers, this essential guide looks at the science and practice of designing and teaching the best exercise programmes for low back pain.

Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist (MCSP) who runs his own physiotherapy practice, Norris Health, in Cheshire, UK. He earned an MSc in exercise science from the University of Liverpool, UK, and a PhD on spinal rehabilitation from Staffordshire University, UK. He also holds postgraduate certification in occupational health, orthopaedic medicine, and medical education. He is a certified strength and conditioning coach and a qualified teacher of both yoga and Pilates.

1. Nature of the problem. 2. Strength and conditioning in rehabilitation. 3. Teaching exercise. 4. Anatomy of the spine. 5. Assessment-pathology and performance. 6. The 3Rs approach-a clinical framework. 7. Reactive phase. 8. Recovery phase. 9. Resilience phase. 10. Case illustrations.