Clinical exercise physiology / Jonathan K. Ehrman, Paul M. Gordon, Paul S. Visich, Steven J. Keteyian, editors. - Fourth edition. - xiii, 761 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 635-736) and index.

Introduction to clinical exercise physiology -- Endocrinology and metabolic disorders -- Cardiovascular diseases -- Diseases of the respiratory system -- The immune system -- Disorders of the bones and joints -- Neuromuscular disorders -- Special populations.

"As the most comprehensive resource available, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fourth Edition, provides greater coverage and depth of diseases than is typically found in most clinical exercise physiology textbooks. It thoroughly examines the effects of exercise on chronic disease and then investigates 24 chronic conditions, covering the scope of each disease as well as the pathophysiology, medications, and clinical applications. It also examines clinical considerations and exercise prescriptions for four special populations." -- Provided by publisher.

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Exercise therapy

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