Exercise Therapy

JOHN GORMLEY, Trinity College, Dublin - JULIETTE HUSSEY, School of Physiotherapy, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, St James's Hospital, Ireland Though exercise has been the mainstay of musculoskeletal physiotherapy for decades, its value in other branches of physiotherapy, such as cardiovascular, respiratory and neurological has emerged in recent years and is aptly reflected in degree curricula. This textbook is the first dedicated to physiotherapists which offers a comprehensive insight into the applications of exercise therapy across the body's systems in disease management and health promotion. FEATURES - provides the student with a dynamic overview of the role of exercise in the prevention and treatment of disease - systems-wide, evidence-based approach - illustrated, and features contributions from leading sources - engages with the preventative health agenda CONTENTS Section 1: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise Chapter 3: Exercise and the Pulmonary System Chapter 4: Exercise and the Musculoskeletal System Chapter 5: Exercise in Obesity and Diabetes Chapter 6: Measurement of Physical Fitness and Habitual Physical Activity Section 2: Chapter 7: Exercise in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease. Chapter 8: Exercise in the Treatment of Respiratory Disease Chapter 9: Exercise in Musculoskeletal Disease Chapter 10: Exercise as Part of the Multidisciplinary Management of Adults and Children with Obesity Chapter 11: Exercise in the Treatment of Neurological Disease Chapter 12: Exercise Prescription Chapter 13: Adherence to Exercise Chapter 14: Promotion of Exercise and Activity