Exercise testing and exercise prescription for special cases: Theoretical basis and clinical application

by James S. Skinner

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0812110544
• ISBN13: 9780812110548
• Release Date: January 1987
• Publisher: Lea & Febiger
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.