RT Book, Section A1 Wise, Christopher H. A1 Schenk, Ronald J. A2 Wise, Christopher H. SR Print(0) ID 1156868789 T1 Therapeutic Exercise Strategies for Disorders of the Spine T2 Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: From Art to Evidence YR 2015 FD 2015 PB F. A. Davis Company PP New York, NY SN 9780803614970 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1156868789 RD 2024/04/20 AB Chapter ObjectivesAt the conclusion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:Discuss the primary indications for the use of therapeutic exercise (TE) in the management of spinal disorders and how such interventions may be integrated with orthopaedic manual physical therapy into a comprehensive physical therapy regimen.Be aware of the current best evidence related to the use of TE in treating disorders of the spine.Discuss concepts related to classification and differential diagnosis, including primary reasons for classification, types of classification systems, and common systems for classification in the management of low back pain and neck pain.Identify the theoretical underpinnings, principles of examination/classification, and principles of intervention for three common approaches to exercise for the management of spinal disorders.Understand the myriad of ways in which spinal movement aberrations may be present and subsequently managed.Analyze exercise approaches based on the results of testing repeated end-range spinal movements, intervertebral motion testing, muscle balance testing, muscle function testing, and evaluation of kinesthesia.Apply appropriate exercise recommendations to decrease symptoms and improve spinal mobility and stability.