Exercise Therapy Preventing and Treating Disease

Though exercise has been the mainstay of musculoskeletal
physiotherapy for decades, its value in other systems of the body,
such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological has emerged in
recent years. This trend is being increasingly reflected in degree
curricula.

This novel textbook is designed predominantly for physiotherapists
and offers a dynamic insight into the applications of exercise
therapy across the body's systems in disease management and health
promotion.

The focus on exercise as a crucial modality in preventing and
treating disease will attract readers following courses in sport &
exercise science and physical activity as well as physiotherapy. The
book will also appeal to practitioners, particularly those pursuing
post-qualification courses in rehabilitation.




-Contents -


Section 1:
Ch1. Introduction
Ch2. Cardiovascular responses to exercise
Ch3. Exercise and the pulmonary system
Ch4. Exercise and the musculoskeletal system
Ch5. Exercise in diabetes and obesity
Ch6. Measurement of physical fitness and habitual physical activity


Section 2:
Ch7. Guidelines for exercise prescription
Ch8. Exercise in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease
Ch9. Exercise in the treatment of respiratory disease
Ch10. Exercise in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease
Ch11. Exercise as part of the multidisciplinary management of adults
and children with obesity
Ch12. Exercise in the treatment of stroke and other neurological
conditions
Ch13. Adherence to exercise
Ch14. Promoting physical activity: building sustainable interventions