PART 1-OVERVIEW
1. The Clinical Evolution of the Low Back and Its Syndromes by Craig E. Morris, DC
2. Functional Anatomy of the Low Back by Robert Walker, Ph.D. & Jaroslav Grod, DC
3. Low Back Biomechanics by Kim Ross, DC, PhD, Walter Herzog, PhD, Bruce Symons, PhD
4. Epidemiology of Low Back Disorders by Eric Hurwitz, DC, PhD & Paul Shekelle, MD, PhD
5. Functional Stability of the Low Back by Paul Hodges PT, PhD & Vladimir Janda, MD, DSc
PART 2-LOW BACK SYNDROMES
6. The Disc & Its Syndromes by Dennis Skogsbergh, DC, & Matthew Kowalski, DC
7. The Stenotic Syndromes by Matthew Kowalski, DC & Dennis Skogsbergh, DC
8. The Posterior Joints: Zygaphophysial & Sacroiliac Joints by David Byfield, DC, Peter McCarthy, PhD, Vince Cascioli & Mark Webster
9. Myofascial Low Back Pain Syndromes by Michael Schneider, DC
10. “Red Flags” & Conditions Requiring Outside Referral or Co-Management by Donald Murphy, DC, Gideon Letz, MD, MPH, Craig E. Morris, DC
11. Mechanical Low Back Pain and Chronic Disability Syndromes by Paul Hooper, MS, DC, Craig E. Morris, DC, David Cassidy, DC, PhD, Nils Nielson, DC, MD, PhD
PART 3-ASSESSMENT OF THE LOW BACK
12. History & Physical Examination by Diane Resnick, DC, Craig E. Morris, DC
13. Functional Assessment for Low Back Syndromes by Craig E. Morris, DC & Vladimir Janda, MD
14. Outcomes Measures for the Low Back by Mark Edinger, DC, Steven Yeomans, DC & Alan Breen DC, PhD
15. McKenzie Assessment Techniques by Steven Heffner, DC, Robin McKenzie, PT & Ron Donelson, MD
16. Diagnostic Testing: Radiography, CT/MRI, Flouroscopy & Bone Scan by Dennis Skogsbergh, DC & Kendall Jones, MD
17. Diagnostic Testing: Discography, Diagnostic Blocks, Laboratory Testing by Srdjan Nikeljkovic, MD
18. Diagnostic Testing: Electro Diagnostics by Rand Swenson, DC, MD, PhD
19. Biopsychosocial Assessment for Low Back Syndromes by Andrew Block, PhD & Jake Epker, PhD
Part 4- Conservative Techniques for Low Back Syndromes
20. Manipulation Techniques For Low Back Syndromes by Paul Hooper, MS, DC & Craig E. Morris, DC
21. Biomechanical Effects of Spinal Manipulation by Walter Herzog, PhD
22. McKenzie Treatment Protocols for Low Back Syndromes by Steven Heffner, DC, Robin McKenzie, PT & Gary Jacob, DC, LAc
23. Mobilization & Myofascial Lengthening Techniques by Vladimir Janda, MD, DSc, Muffit Jensen, DC, Craig E. Morris, DC & Curtis Rigney, DC
24. Minimally Invasive Procedures for the Treatment of Low Back Syndromes by Srdjan Nikeljkovic, MD
25. Practical Overview of Manual Therapy Procedures by Vladimir Janda, MD, DSc, Phillip Greenman, DO, J. Leonard Faye, DC & Donald Murphy, DC
PART 5-REHABILITATION OF THE LOW BACK
26. Rehabilitation Strategies for Low Back Syndromes by Donald Murphy, DC & Craig E. Morris, DC
27. Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Protocols by Andre Labbe, PT & Phil Page, MS, PT
28. Sensorimotor Training & Functional Stabilization by Donald Murphy, DC & Craig E. Morris, DC
29. Management of Athletic Low Back Injuries by Steven George, PT, Rick Lehman, MD, & Anthony Delitto, PT, PhD
30. End Stage Training for the Elite Athlete with Low Back Syndromes by Rick Lehman, MD, Craig Morris, DC , Scott Rose, PT & Greg Roskopf, MA
PART 6-CLINICAL MANAGEMENT
31. Evidence-based Treatment for Low Back Pain by Nickolai Bogduk, MD
32. Clinical Decision Making: When to Recommend Back Surgery by Rick Delamarter, MD & Kambiz Hannani, MD
33. Psychological Screening for Low Back Surgeries by Andrew Block, Ph.D.
34. Management of Occupational Low Back Injuries by Alan Colledge, MD, Edward B. Holmes, MD, MPH, Roger Pack, PT, Hugh I. Johnson, MPA & Scott Deberard, PhD
35. Clinical Management of Chronic, Disabling Low Back Syndromes by Vert Mooney, MD, & Joe Verna, DC, Craig E. Morris, DC
36. Risk Management for Low Back Syndromes by James Kutz, Esq, David Chapman-Smith, LLB, & Craig E. Morris, DC
37. Low Back Syndromes: A Final Perspective by Craig E. Morris, DC
