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This book which provide treatment of MLBP.Mechanical low back pain is one of the most common problems in modern society. It causes major economic problems in industrialized nations. It accounts for the second leading cause of absenteeism from work.To compare the effects of McKenzie approach and Kinesio Taping technique in individuals with Mechanical low back pain.Mechanical low back pain is described as a musculoskeletal pain which varies with physical activities and not involving root compression or series of spinal disease.9 Bed rest is considered to be an effective management of acute low back pain. There is strong evidence that supports bed rest greater than two days is not effective in the treatment of acute low back pain. Restriction of activity is impressive for recovery from mechanical low back pain.The results of this study concluded that McKenzie s approach is more effective therapy for mechanical low back pain patients.

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Thangavelu, Karthikeyan
Dr.Karthikeyan who have completed D.LITT from Tumkur University, Tumkur, Karnataka and PhD from Ramakrishna mission Vivekananda University,coimbatore . Presently working as a clinician cum researcher at Physiotherapy center at NIMHANS, Bangalore, India. He has published more than 60 research papers and 25 books in reputed publisher.

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