Exercise Therapy

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.

Autorentext
John Gormley and Juliette Hussey, School of Physiotherapy, University of Dublin Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

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