Offers a look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. This title provides fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines. It guides readers through exercise testing and training principles for patients with chronic diseases.
This is a comprehensive view of the clinical aspects of exercise physiology. Clinical Exercise Physiology, provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease. It provides professionals and students with fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines while also guiding readers through exercise testing and training principles for patients with chronic diseases. It builds on information presented in the previous editions with reorganized chapters, updated and revised content, and the latest information on the key practice areas of clinical exercise physiology.
Jonathan K. Ehrman has a 27-year background in clinical exercise physiology and is certified as an ACSM clinical exercise specialist and programme director. Paul M. Gordon has 15 years of teaching experience in clinical exercise physiology and has directed cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Paul S. Visich has more than 14 years of experience in clinical exercise physiology and is the director of the Human Performance Laboratory in the College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University. Steven J. Keteyianhas more than 30 years experience working as a clinical exercise physiologist.
Part I. Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology; Part II. Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders; Part III. Cardiovascular Diseases; Part IV. Diseases of the Respiratory System; Part V. Oncology and the Immune System; Part V. Disorders of the Bone and the Joints; Part VII. Selected Neuromuscular Disorders; Part VIII. Special Populations.