The neutral spine principle

References 

1. Adams M, Bogduk N, Burton K, Donan P. The Biomechanics of Back Pain. Elsevier; 2006;
2. Baechle T, Earle R. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. second ed.. Human Kinetics; 2000;
3. Bogduk N. Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum. fourth ed.. Churchill Livingstone; 2005;
4. Boos N, Rieder R, Schade V, et al. Volvo Award in clinical sciences. The diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging, work perception, and psychosocial factors in identifying symptomatic disc herniations. Spine. 1995;20(24):2613–2625
   • MEDLINE
   • CrossRef
5. Chek, P., 1996. Program design – choosing reps, sets, loads, tempo and rest periods. Correspondence Course, CHEK Institute, Vista, CA, USA.
6. Chek, P., 2001. Scientific back training. Correspondence Course, CHEK Institute, Vista, CA, USA.
7. Christensen S, Hartvigsen J. Spinal Curves and Health: A Systematic Critical Review of the Epidemiological Literature Dealing With Associations Between Sagittal Spinal Curves and Health. Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics. 2008;31(9):690–714
8. Comerford M, Mottram S. Functional stability retraining: principles and strategies for managing mechanical dysfunction. Manual Therapy. 2001;6(1):3–14
   • Abstract
   • Full-Text PDF (488 KB)
   • CrossRef
9. Gracovetsky S. The Spinal Engine. New York: Springer-Verlag; 1988;
10. Gracovetsky S. Linking the spinal engine with the legs: a theory of human gait. In: Vleeming , Mooney , Dorman , Snijders , Stoeckart  editor. Movement, Stability and Low Back Pain – The Essential Role of the Pelvis. Churchill Livingstone; 1997;p. 243–252
11. Gracovetsky, S., 2003. The story of the spine. Evening lecture. Royal Geographical Society, London, Organizer: www.primallifestyle.com.
12. Gracovetsky S. Is the lumbodorsal fascia necessary?. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2008;12(1):194–197
    • Abstract
    • Full Text
    • Full-Text PDF (291 KB)
    • CrossRef
13. Hicks A, Hick J, Mole P. Five Element Constitutional Acupuncture. Churchill Livingstone; 2004;pp. 1–4
14. Kapandji I. The physiology of the joints. Volume 3. Churchill Livingstone; 1974;
15. Kerr A. Connecting or supporting tissue. In: Atlas of Functional Histology. Mosby; 1999;p. 59–63
16. Liebenson C. Managing pain patients. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 1999;3(3):143–146
    • Full-Text PDF (345 KB)
    • CrossRef
17. Lee D. The Pelvic Girdle. Churchill Livingstone; 2004;
18. Lees A. 1999. Running. In: Durward, B., Baer, G., Rowe, P. Functional Human Movement Butterworth Heinemann, pp. 122–133
19. McGill S. Low Back Disorders. Human Kinetics; 2002;
20. McGill S. Lumbar spine stability: mechanism of injury and restabilization. In: Liebenson  editors. Rehabilitation of the Spine – A Practitioner's Manual. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 2007;p. 102
21. McKenzie R. The lumbar spine mechanical diagnosis & therapy. Volume One. Spinal Publications; 2003;80
22. Morris D. Bodywatching. HarperCollins London; 1985;236–239
23. Ng JK-F, Kippers V, Richardson C, Parianpour M. Range of motion and lordosis of the lumbar spine. Reliability of measurement and normative values. Spine. 2001;26(1):53–60
    • MEDLINE
    • CrossRef
24. Panjabi M. The stabilising system of the spine. Part 1. Function, dysfunction, adaptation and enhancement. Journal of Spinal Disorders. 1992;5:383–389
    • MEDLINE
    • CrossRef
25. Poliquin C. Modern Trends in Strength Training. fourth ed.. Poliquin Performance Centers; 2006;pp. 10–11
26. Richardson C, Hodges P, Hides J. Therapeutic Exercise for Lumbopelvic Stabilization. Churchill Livingstone; 2004;152–157
27. Richardson C, Jull G, Hodges P, Hides J. Therapeutic Exercise for Segmental Spinal Stabilisation. Churchill Livingstone; 1999;
28. Sahrmann S. Movement Impairment Syndromes. Mosby; 2002;
29. Saur P, Ensink FB, Frese K, Seeger D, Hildebrandt J. Lumbar range of motion: reliability and validity of the inclinometer technique in the clinical measurement of trunk flexibility. Spine. 1996;21(11):1332–1338
    • MEDLINE
    • CrossRef
30. Schafer RC. Clinical Biomechanics: Musculoskeletal Actions and Reactions. Williams and Wilkins; 1987;pp. 583–585
31. Selye, H., 1978. The Stress of Life. Schaum's Outlines.
32. Sole R, Goodwin B. Signs of Life – How Complexity Pervades Biology. Basic Books; 2000;pp. 9–11
33. Van Emmerick R, Wagenaar R, Van Wegen E. Interlimb coupling patterns in human locomotion: are we bipeds or quadrupeds?. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1999;539–542
34. Wallden M. Rehabilitation and movement re-education approaches. In: Chaitow  editors. Naturopathic Physical Medicine. Churchill Livingstone; 2008;
35. Wallden M. The best rehabilitation programs in the world. Prevention and Rehabilitation Editorial. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2009;13(1):192–201
    • Full Text
    • Full-Text PDF (1033 KB)
    • CrossRef
36. Ward . Foundations for Osteopathic Medicine. American Osteopathic Society; 1997;