Discusses the basic science and clinical correlates of exercise as a therapeutic and rehabilitative intervention strategy, and examines how exercise impacts specific disease groups and disabilities. Explains the scientific basis of prescribing exercise in rehabilitation medicine, tells how to choose effective exercise testing devices and protocols, and discusses how to prescribe exercises for a variety of diseases and conditions. Includes a unique chapter on elite athletes with impairments, with b&w photos of athletes in action using the latest sports technology. Useful for physicians, chiropractors, physical therapists, physiologists, and athletic trainers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
