Exercise Prescription - The Physiological Foundations
A Guide for Health, Sport and Exercise Professionals

A solid examination of physical activity and exercise prescription for patient with common chronic diseases.

Kate Woolf-May (Author)

9780443100178, Elsevier Health Sciences

Paperback / softback, published 8 September 2006

280 pages, Illustrated
21.9 x 27.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.77 kg

Using research-based evidence, this text provides current rationale for the types, intensity, and duration of physical activity that may be prescribed to populations with commonly occurring chronic ailments. The relationship between the etiology of these conditions and the physiological effects of physical exercise for these groups of patients is explained. This text is ideal for students on courses encompassing health-related exercise and exercise prescription such as sports science, physical therapy and occupational therapy, as well as exercise professionals who may deal with rehabilitation of special populations. The book is also an ideal reference for fitness instructors, sports trainers, and medical professionals.

• In depth investigation into the growing areas of exercise prescription in relation to commonly encountered medical conditions.
• The book follows a consistent structure throughout, aiding the reader's comprehension and allowing ease of reference.
• Contraindications are provided, as well as guidelines for effective physical activity prescriptions.
• The author avoids giving specific prescriptions allowing the professional to judge from the evidence at hand what is best for each individual patient. Encourages real world application of ideas presented.
• A detailed glossary defines and explains terminology vital and unique to this field of study.

1. Introduction: physical activity, fitness and health2. Individuals with existing heart and vascular disease3. Blood lipids and hyperlipidaemia4. Diabetes and insulin resistance/insensitivity5. Blood pressure and hypertension6. Overweight and obese adults7. Coagulation, fibrinolysis and risk of thrombosis8. Adults with asthma9. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease10. Adults with arthritis11. Adults with osteoporosis12. Adults with and survivors of cancer13. The older adult14. Therapeutic medications: influences with regard to physical activity and exerciseAppendix A. Screening and assessment for prescription of physical activity and exerciseAppendix B. Physical activity and exercise: intensity, endurance and progressionGlossary of termsIndex

Subject Areas: Physiotherapy [MQS], Sports injuries & medicine [MMS], General practice [MBPC]