Graded exercise training consist of individually tailored exercises that target specific weak and dysfunctional muscles. Graded exercises are progressive to increase strength or endurance and address specific work activities or functional activities of daily living. Back Trainer Institute uses various exercise equipment designed for incremental increases in exercise dosage.
One of Dr. Knudsen favorite back exercise is roman chair back hyperextension. We use the medic back trainer by Kettler and unload the patient's upper body weight with the lat pull down machine. This machine allows a patient to go through lumbar ROM safely and effectively while training for endurance.
Links
Exercise -- Despite Pain -- Means Faster Return to Work.
from WebMD
Graded Exercise for Low Back Pain Reduces Work Absence. from American Family Physician`
The actual study.
Graded Activity for Low Back Pain in Occupational Health Care.
from Annals of Internal Medicine
Once again,
Welcome!
Howard A. Knudsen, PT Our clinic is located at:
Independent Doctor of
Physical Therapy
Advance expertise in
use of real-time ultrasound imaging for motor control assessment and
exercise prescription. Certified provider of ASTYMTM treatment.
Jamestown Square, Entrance IV, Walker Bldg
3585 North University Avenue, Suite 100
Provo, UT 84604
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Last update:
Monday March 03, 2008
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