TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Spine: Management Guidelines A1 - KISNER, CAROLYN A1 - THORP, JACOB N. A2 - Kisner, Carolyn A2 - Colby, Lynn Allen A2 - Borstad, John PY - 2018 T2 - Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 7e AB - In theory, treating impairments and activity limitations related to the tissues of the spinal column and trunk is the same as treating tissue injuries of the extremities. The major complicating factor in the spine is the close proximity of key structures to the spinal cord and nerve roots. The challenge for the therapist is to recognize the complex functional relationships of the facet joints, the intervertebral joints, the muscles, the fascia, and the nervous system and know how to examine and evaluate the individual who presents with pain and activity limitations. Activity, rather than prolonged bed rest, has long been accepted as important in the management of patients with spinal and postural pain2,242 but defining what are beneficial and safe activities during the process of healing and rehabilitation is the task of the therapist. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1169775502 ER -