Exercise Physiology for Health Care Professionals

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.

Frank Cerny, PhD, has been involved in the clinical/applied aspects of physiology since the beginning of his 30-year career as an exercise physiologist. In 1985, he joined the faculty of the department of physical therapy and exercise science at the State University of New York at Buffalo. As chair of the department since 1991, he has been involved in many clinical aspects of physical therapy. An award-winning teacher, Dr. Cerny has an established scientific reputation in the areas of understanding the exercise response in patients with cystic fibrosis and in developing programs for these patients as part of their treatment. He earned his PhD from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and conducted postdoctoral research at the Sports Medicine Clinic in Freiburg, Germany. Dr. Cerny is a fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Harold Burton, PhD, has been teaching exercise physiology for 14 years. Currently, he is with the State University of New York at Buffalo where he is an associate professor and has been director of the program in exercise science for the past six years. He is a consultant to sports medicine clinics, professional sports teams, and many physical therapists. His research has been published in leading journals in the field. Dr. Burton is a fellow in the ACSM.