Exercise Testing And Exercise Prescription For Special Cases: Theoretical Basis And Clinical Application

by James S. Skinner (Editor)

This text discusses how theoretical and applied aspects of exercise testing and exercise prescription must be modified due to the restrictions and/or limitations created by a specific health state. Topics covered include: general principles of exercise testing and exercise prescription; discussion of the importance of such general factors as age, gender, and environment; specific health states, general treatment, risk factors, how it may affect and be affected by exercise; how to modify exercise testing procedures; how to prescribe exercise; and the effects from exercise programs.

418 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[CEHD at the U of M]

Arthur S. Leon, contributor.