Norris, a British physiotherapist and consultant, offers an overview designed to help practitioners diagnose and manage back conditions. The author discusses proven clinical approaches designed to help patients stabilize their spines and focuses on evidence-based practices to address one of the most common annoyances of modern living: back pain. This second edition offers chapters discussing anatomy, muscle imbalance, testing and diagnosis, training, and patient assessment in addition to numerous illustrated back exercises designed to alleviate back conditions. The book will interest practitioners involved in management and care of patients with back problems. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)