APPI Reading List

Both the essential reading list and the further reading can be sourced
independently or purchased from the APPI website www.appihealthgroup.com.

Essential Course Reading

Please find below the list of key research articles on segmental spinal and pelvic
stabilisation which form essential pre-course reading.
1. Cook C, Brisme J, Sizer P S (2006) Subjective and objective descriptors of clinical
lumbar spine instability: A Delphi study. Manual Therapy 11(2006)1121.
2. Ferreira P H, Ferreira M L, Maher C G, Herbert R D, Refshauge K (2006) Specific
stabilisation exercise for spinal and pelvic pain: A systematic review. Australian
Journal of Physiotherapy 52(2006)79-88
3. Hodges P (2008) Transversus abdominis: a different view of the Elephant. British
Journal of Sports Medicine 42(2008)941-944.
4. Macedo L G, Maher C G, Latimer J, McAuley J H (2009) Motor Control Exercise
for Persistent, Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Physical Therapy
89(1)9-25.
5. Moseley G L (2008) Distorted body image and tactile dysfunction in patients
with chronic back pain. Pain 140(2008)239243.
6. Teyhen D S, Bluemle L N, Dolbeer J A, Baker S E , Molloy J M, Whittaker J, Childs J D
(2009) Changes in lateral abdominal muscle thickness during the abdominal drawingin maneuver in those with lumbopelvic pain. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports
Physical Therapy. 39(11)791-8.
7. Tsao H, Hodges P W, Galea M P (2008) Reorganization of the motor cortex is
associated with postural control deficits in recurrent low back pain. Brain
131(2008)2161-2171.
8. Urquart D M, Hodges P W, Allen T J, Story I H (2005) Abdominal muscle recruitment
during a range of voluntary exercises. Manual Therapy 10(2005)144153.
9. Vasseljen O, Fladmark M (2010) Abdominal muscle contraction thickness and
function after specific and general exercises: a randomized controlled trial in chronic
low back pain patient. Manual Therapy 15(5)482-9