Exercise physiology in special populations : advances in sport and exercise science /: advances in sport and exercise science. (2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John P. Buckley.
• Other Names: BPE, MSc, Buckley, John
• Contents: Front Cover; Exercise Physiology in Special Populations; Copyright Page; Contents; Dedications; Contributors; Foreword; Preface; Chapter 1: Introduction; Increasing and maintaining physical activity; Misperceptions about physical activity; Monitoring the exercise dose; Physical activity monitoring and guidance; Relative versus absolute intensity of physical activity; Aerobic exercise; Muscular strength and endurance; Flexibility; Balance/coordination/proprioception and movement control; Summary; References; Chapter 2: Obesity and diabetes; Learning objectives; Introduction. Aetiology of Obesity and DiabetesPrevalence of Obesity and Diabetes; Evidence that Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Obesity and Diabetes; Role of Physical Activity in Managing Obesity and Diabetes; Exercise Prescription for the Prevention and Management of Obesity and Diabetes; Co-Morbidities; Gaps in the Evidence and Practical Issues; Key points; References; Further reading; Chapter 3: Cardiac disease and dysfunction; Learning objectives; Introduction; General epidemiology of cardiovascular disease; Pathophysiology of coronary heart disease. Historical overview of physical activity and CHDExertion-related cardiac events; Physical activity and exercise in primary prevention of CHD; Exercise in rehabilitation and secondary prevention of CHD; Myocardial pumping dysfunction/heart failure; Considerations for patients with arrhythmia and/or implantable cardioverter defibrillator; Considerations for exercise and cardiac medications; Practical considerations for exercise and rehabilitation of cardiac patients; Considerations for exercise testing; Functional assessment considerations; Using protocols for assessment; Key points; References. Further readingChapter 4: Lung disease and dysfunction; Introduction; The Pathophysiology of COPD; The Pathophysiology of Asthma; Evidence for A Therapeutic Effect of Exercise in Respiratory Disease; Exercise Training in COPD; Exercise Training in Asthma; Evidence-Based Guidance on Exercise Training in COPD; Evidence-Based Guidance on Exercise Training in Asthma; Summary; Key Points; References; Further reading; Chapter 5: Arthritis and low back pain; Introduction; Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Exercise for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; Low back pain. Exercise for low back painPsychological considerations when working with individuals with musculoskeletal injury and pain; Conclusion; Future research; Key points; References; Further reading; Chapter 6: Ageing and older people; Introduction; Ageing is not a disease; Impact of ageing on major physiological systems and performance; Impact of chronic disease and sedentary lifestyle on progressive age-related decline; The evidence for effects of exercise training and physical activity in older people; Evidence-based guidance on the role and types of assessment.
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh : Churchill Livingstone
• Publication Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 612.044; 615.8/2; Exercise -- Physiological aspects; Exercise therapy; Physical therapy -- Physiological aspects; Chronic diseases -- Exercise therapy; Chronically ill -- Rehabilitation; Exercise therapy -- Methodology; Physical fitness -- Physiology; Exercise Therapy -- methods; Chronic Disease -- therapy; Physical Fitness -- physiology; Exercise -- Physiological aspects; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780702036958; 0702036951
• Related ISBNs: 9780443103438
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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