Clinical Exercise Physiology - Tapa dura

""""Drs. Ehrman, Gordon, Visich and Keteyian, four nationally recognized experts in exercise science and its' clinical applications, have edited a seminal text that is lucidly and authoritatively written by a prestigious group of scientists, clinicians, researchers, and teachers who are authorities in their respective fields. This attractive hardcover volume is more than an expansion of the information covered in previous texts; it provides a virtual pharmacopoeia of exercise guidelines, geared especially to upper level undergraduates and graduate students, in the evaluation and management of a broad spectrum of patients. Part I covers the principles of clinical exercise physiology, whereas Parts II through VIII describe in detail 24 disease states and/or co-morbid conditions that clinical exercise physiologists routinely encounter. Within each chapter, the authors address the pathology of disease, treatment options, the salutary effects (and limitations) of exercise training, and provide one or two case studies. Numerous tables, figures, and ""practical applications boxes"" serve to highlight and complement salient points in the text. Moreover, the index is comprehensive, and the references cited in each chapter are current. Barry A. Franklin, PhD Director, Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise Laboratories William Beaumont Hospital Professor of Physiology Wayne State University School of Medicine """One of the most striking features of the text is the way inwhich it takes on the responsibility of being a true guidebook for the relatively young profession. For the first time under one cover we begin to see a clear delineation of the role of the clinical exercise physiologist. There are many features of this book that make it an excellent choice as a course book or certification study guide. First is the glossary of terms, which can be found at the conclusion of each chapter, which can be used as a quick review of pathophysiology. Additionally, each chapter also contains a case study, which ties the major concepts of the chapter together and allows the student to problem solve. Extensive reference sections include both classic and contemporary research articles that underpin all the exercise recommendations, and give more in-depth coverage of the diseases that are covered. Professionals working in the field will find this text to be essential to their practice, especially if they work with a variety of patients. Being so comprehensive in scope and aimed toward professionalization, Clinical Exercise Physiology is sure to be the classic reference in the field for years to come.""" Joseph Russo, M.S. Doctoral Student University of Pittsburgh www.ClinicalExerciseForum.com"

This book is aimed at new and veteran clinical exercise physiologists and those preparing for the new ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiology Registry Examination. It provides the latest information on the seven practice/disability areas of clinical exercise physiology: cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, immunologic, inflammatory, orthopaedic and neuromuscular. Covered in detail are 24 disease phases and conditions that clinical exercise physiologists routinely encounter, providing guidance in expert care for these populations. Key features include feature boxes that highlight important information including tips on client-clinician interaction, a literature review and a summary of exercise prescription.