Exercise Physiology for Health Care Professionals
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Published: July 2001
Place of publication: Champaign, Ill.
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 383
ISBN-13: 9780880117524
Subjects: Biomechanics, human kinetics; Sports & Recreation; Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology; Athletic Training And Conditioning; Human Exercise Physiology; Medical / Nursing; Physiology; Medical; Physiological aspects; Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy; Training; Science; Exercise; Exercise therapy
Description: As exercise becomes a cornerstone of more treatment modalities, it's critical that physical therapists and other health care professionals understand how to apply general exercise physiology concepts in clinical settings. Exercise Physiology for Health Care Professionals is an exciting text that provides the essential information to make the important leap from the classroom to the clinic.

The authors–both respected authorities in the field–draw from more than 40 years of combined experience teaching physical therapists and other health care professionals. They present dozens of fascinating case studies that bring the study of exercise physiology to life and provide rich opportunities for instructors and students to work through problems.

Exercise Physiology for Health Care Professionals is unique in its focus on both the healthy and the unhealthy, providing valuable information not available in other exercise physiology texts. Students will learn how to apply the vital principles of exercise physiology to various populations and avoid trial and error once they are in actual clinical settings.

The book's practical problem-solving approach effectively engages the reader in interactive thinking and helps to make the material real and relevant. Exercise Physiology for Health Care Professionals identifies the essential information students need to know in an easy-to-absorb and easy-to-remember format. Features include the following:

-54 case studies help you quickly grasp the many different applications of these concepts.

-Seven chapters cover how various diseases and age affect clinical aspects of exercise physiology.

-Highlighted key terms and concepts reinforce the most critical information.

-Review material summarizes each chapter.

-Glossary and index make it easy to find information.

-Answers to chapter review questions, provided in an appendix, allow students to test their understanding. With strong emphasis on understanding rather than memorizing, this practical text will thoroughly prepare students to problem solve and make sound judgments in situations specific to professional environments.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. Bioenergetics.--; title: Sources of Energy.-- Oxygen Consumption.-- Work, Power, and Energy.-- Metabolic Calculations.--; title: Ch. 2. Nutrition.--; title: Carbohydrates.-- Fats.-- Proteins.-- Vitamins and Minerals.--; title: Ch. 3. Energy Balance.--; title: Physical Activity.-- Special Requirements for Disease States.-- Weight Management.-- Assessing Physical Activity.--; title: Ch. 4. Metabolism.--; title: Sources of ATP.-- Glycolysis.-- Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) Cycle.-- Oxidation.-- Lipid Oxidation.-- Metabolic Integration.--; title: Ch. 5. Metabolic Diseases.--; title: Diabetes.-- McArdle's Disease.--; title: Ch. 6. Neural Control of Movement.--; title: Transmission of Neural Information.-- Input, Conduction, and Output Signals.-- Organization of Sensory and Motor System.-- Proprioception.-- Major Functional Systems.-- Motor Units.--; title: Ch. 7. Neuropathies of the Nervous System.--; title: Infections and Inflammation of the CNS.-- Degenerative Diseases of the CNS.-- Vascular Lesions: Stroke.-- Peripheral Nervous System.--; title: Ch. 8. Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function.--; title: Muscle Development.-- Muscle Structure.-- Contractile Function.-- Contractile Properties.-- Factors Affecting Exercise Performance.--; title: Ch. 9. Muscle Plasticity.--; title: Basic Principles of Muscle Training.-- Conditioning and Deconditioning.-- General Principles of Rehabilitation.-- Exercise-Induced Muscle Injury.--; title: Ch. 10. Muscular Diseases.--; title: Muscular Dystrophy.-- Congenital Myopathies.-- Corticosteroid-Induced Alterations in Muscle.--; title: Ch. 11. Pulmonary System.--; title: Gas Exchange.-- Respiratory Mechanics.-- Control of Ventilation.-- Oxygen Transport.-- Carbon Dioxide Transport.-- Special Considerations.--; title: Ch. 12. Pulmonary Diseases.--; title: Obstructive.-- Restrictive.-- Rehabilitation.--; title: Ch. 13. Cardiovascular System.--; title: Cardiac Output.-- Anatomy and Function of the Heart.-- Basic Electrocardiography.-- Blood Pressure Responses.-- Volume Versus Pressure Overload of the Heart.--; title: Ch. 14. Cardiovascular Diseases.--; title: Risk Factors.-- Cardiac Diseases.-- Vascular Diseases.-- Prevention and Rehabilitation.--; title: Ch. 15. Pediatrics.--; title: Growth and Development.-- Growth and Development of Exercise Capacities.-- Activity and Growth.--; title: Ch. 16. Aging.--; title: Primary Versus Secondary Aging.-- Decline in Functional Capacity.-- Physical Activity and Aging.--; title: Ch. 17. Exercise in Various Environments.--; title: Exercise in the Heat.-- Exercise Responses to Heat Stress.-- Exercise at Altitude.--; title: Ch. 18. Exercise Testing and Prescription.--; title: Reasons for Exercise Testing.-- Types of Exercise Tests.-- Safety Considerations.-- Exercise Prescription.-- The Cardiovascular Exercise Prescription.--; title: App. A. Calculation of Oxygen Consumption (VO₂).--; title: App. B. Energy Expenditure Calculations for Treadmill or Cycle Ergometer Exercise.--; title: App. C. Compendium of Physical Activities.-- App. D. Body Fat Estimates.