Exercise in health and disease : evaluation and prescription for prevention and rehabilitation
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Exercise in health and disease : evaluation and prescription for prevention and rehabilitation
W.B. Saunders, 1990
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references
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Description
Expanded and up-to-date, this new edition focuses on exercise and fitness in today's society - for healthy individuals and for those stricken with cardiovascular disease and obesity. The text discusses basic aetiology and pathophysiology and details the role of exercise in prevention and rehabilitation. Emphasis is on prescribing effective exercise programmes.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Physical Activity in Health and Disease: Cardiovascular Disease: Obesity and Weight Control. Part 2 Physiology of Exercise Related to Fitness Development and Maintenance: Cardiorespiratory Function: Body Composition Alterations with Exercise: Musculoskeletal Function. Part 3 Prescription for Programs of Prevention and Rehabilitation: Medical Screening and Evaluation Procedures: Prescribing Exercise for the Apparently Healthy: Prescribing Exercise for Rehabilitation of the Cardiac Patient: Special Consideration in Prescribing Exercise. Appendices: Appendix A. Medical Screening and Exercise: Appendix B. Additional Information and Forms Used in Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: Appendix C. Prevention of Heat Injuries During Distance Running.
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