Julia Chevan and Phyllis A. Clapis provide a detailed review of the theory and practice of a variety of approaches to treating low back pain using a case-based approach. The important features of nine major orthopaedic physical therapy approaches are explained and practical application of each approach is demonstrated via a single patient case. This controlled overview enables instructors and students to analyze, compare and contrast the options in physical therapy treatment with detailed information on intervention.

Low back pain in the United States -- Meet Joe Lores -- The Cyriax approach to treating the case / Elaine Atkins, Jill Kerr, Emily Goodlad -- The Kaltenborn-Evjenth concept / John Krauss -- Maitland concept / Ken Learman, Chris Showalter -- Mckenzie approach to treating the case / Helen Clare -- The Mulligan concept / Don Reordan -- The Paris approach / Jeffrey A. Rot, James A. Viti -- The osteopathic approach to treating the case / Maria Meigel -- Movement system impairment syndromes approach / Shirley Sahrmann -- A treatment-based classification approach to treating the case / Paul E. Mintken, Mark D. Bishop -- Synthesis and conclusions.