Cvičení na bolavá záda – Stackeová Daniela (2018)

The introduction of the book briefly explains the causes of back pain, options for therapy and self-therapy, and the importance of physical activity in their treatment. Readers will also become familiar with the possibilities of self-diagnosing poor posture, shortened and weakened muscles, etc. Attention is given to everyday activities such as sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying loads, as well as the issue of ergonomics and its significance for the prevention and therapy of back pain. One chapter focuses on suitable and unsuitable sports activities for back pain and the principles of their execution. The main part of the book consists of a collection of over 150 exercises with precise descriptions of their effects and execution. The exercises are categorized by their effects into stretching, strengthening, relaxing, and balancing, as well as by sections of the spine and muscle groups they target. Breathing and relaxation exercises are also described. The advantage of the publication is the clarity of the recommended procedures, allowing both athletes and non-athletes to understand and apply the described exercises. It has applications in both preventive and clinical areas. It can also be used as a supportive study material for professionals in the fields of sports, physical education, and physiotherapy.