Clinical Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, provides a comprehensive look at the clinical aspects of exercise physiology by thoroughly examining the relationship between exercise and chronic disease.Updated and markedly revised throughout, this third edition reflects important changes that have occurred in the field. It provides professionals and students with fundamental knowledge of disease-specific pathology and treatment guidelines while also guiding readers through exercise testing and training principles for patients with chronic diseases.

The third edition of Clinical Exercise Physiology builds on information presented in the previous editions with reorganized chapters, updated and revised content, and the latest information on the key practice areas of clinical exercise physiology: endocrinology, the metabolic system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, oncology, the immune system, bone and joint health, and the neuromuscular system. The detailed chapters address 27 diseases and populations that clinical exercise physiologists encounter in their work and provide guidance for the expert care of the populations discussed. Each chapter covers the scope of the condition; its physiology, pathophysiology and treatment options; clinical considerations, including the administration of a graded exercise test; and exercise prescription.

Clinical Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, also details how clinical exercise physiologists can most effectively address issues facing special populations, including children and the elderly. Updates to this edition include the following:

Patient case studies allow students to gain additional insight regarding the material and put their knowledge into practice.

Revised and updated content throughout the entire book reflects the recent changes in exercise testing and training principles and practices.

A new chapter on intellectual disability lends evidence to how the field has evolved in considering patients with more widely diagnosed diseases and conditions.

Practical application boxes offer tips on maintaining a professional environment for client clinician interaction, a literature review, and a summary of the key components of prescribing exercise.

Discussion questions highlight important concepts that appear throughout the text to encourage critical thinking.

Updated ancillaries, including a test package and presentation package plus image bank, allow instructors to more effectively convey the concepts presented in the text and prepare students for careers in the field.


Clinical Exercise Physiology, Third Edition, is the most up-to-date resource for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge on emerging topics and applications in the field. This comprehensive resource is an asset to new and veteran clinical exercise physiologists as well as those preparing for the American College of Sports Medicine Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM RCEP) certification. A must-have study tool for examination candidates, the text provides in-depth coverage of all the clinical populations that benefit from physical activity and exercise.

Contents

Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgments

Part I Introduction to Clinical Exercise Physiology

Chapter 1. Introduction
Jonathan K. Ehrman, PhD, FACSM
Paul M. Gordon, PhD, MPH, Paul S. Visich, PhD, MPH, and Steven J. Keteyian, PhD
The Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Professional Organizations and Certifications Throughout the World
Professionalization of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Conclusion

Chapter 2. Behavioral Approaches to Physical Activity Promotion
Gregory W. Heath, DHSc, MPH
Benefits of Physical Activity
Participation in Regular Physical Activity
Conclusion

Chapter 3. General Principles of Pharmacology
Steven J. Keteyian, PhD
General Properties About Drugs
Pharmacotherapy
Conclusion

Chapter 4. General Interview and Examination Skills
Quinn R. Pack, MD
General Interview
Physical Examination
Conclusion

Chapter 5. Graded Exercise Testing and Exercise Prescription
Steven J. Keteyian, PhD
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Part II: Endocrinology and Metabolic Disorders

Chapter 6. Diabetes
Ann L. Albright, PhD, RD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 7. Obesity
David C. Murdy, MD
Jonathan K. Ehrman, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 8. Hypertension
Aashish S. Contractor, MD, Med, Terri L. Gordon, MPH, and Neil F. Gordon, MD, PhD, MPH
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Chapter 9. Hyperlipidemia and Dyslipidemia
Peter W. Grandjean, PhD, CES, Benjamin Gordon, MS, Paul G. Davis, PhD, RCEP, and J. Larry Durstine, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 10. Metabolic Syndrome
Mark D. Peterson, PhD, and Paul M Gordon, PhD, MPH
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 11. End-Stage Renal Disease
Samuel Headley, PhD, and Michael Germain, MD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Part III: Cardiovascular Diseases

Chapter 12. Acute Coronary Syndromes: Unstable Angina Pectoris and Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ray W. Squires, PhD
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Programming for Overweight Coronary Patients
Conclusion

Chapter 13. Revascularization of the Heart
Mark A. Patterson, MEd, RCEP
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Chapter 14. Chronic Heart Failure
Steven J. Keteyian, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Medical and Clinical Considerations
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 15. Peripheral Artery Disease
Ryan J. Mays, PhD, Ivan P. Casserly, MB, BCh, and Judith G. Regensteiner, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 16. Cardiac Electrical Pathophysiology
Kerry J. Stewart, EdD, and David D. Spragg, MD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Part IV: Diseases of the Respiratory System

Chapter 17. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Ann M. Swank, PhD, and N. Brian Jones, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 18. Asthma
Brian W Carlin, MD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 19. Cystic Fibrosis
Michael J. Danduran, MS, and Julie Biller, MD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Part V: Oncology and the Immune System

Chapter 20. Cancer
Dennis J. Kerrigan, PhD, John R. Schairer, DO, and Lee W. Jones, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Medical and Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 21. Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Edward Archer, PhD, MS, Helmut Albrecht, MD, and Gregory A. Hand, PhD, MPH
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Part VI: Disorders of the Bone and the Joints

Chapter 22. Arthritis
Andrew B. Lemmey, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
General Exercise Prescription Recommendations
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 23. Osteoporosis
David L. Nichols, PhD, and Andjelka Pavlovic, MS
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 24. Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Jan Perkins, PT, PhD, and J. Tim Zipple, PT, DSc, OCS
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Part VII: Selected Neuromuscular Disorders

Chapter 25. Spinal Cord Injury
David R. Gater, Jr., MD, PhD, and Stephen F. Figoni, PhD, RKT
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Chapter 26. Multiple Sclerosis
Jane Kent-Braun
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 27. Cerebral Palsy
Amy E. Rauworth, MS, and James H. Rimmer, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Testing
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 28. Stroke
Christopher J. Womack, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Part VII: Special Populations

Chapter 29. Children
Timothy J. Michael, PhD, and William A. Saltarelli, PhD
Definition
Scope
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 30. Aging
Daniel E. Forman, MD, and Jerome L. Fleg, MD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Chapter 31. Depression
Krista A. Barbour, PhD, Benson M. Hoffman, PhD, and James A. Blumenthal, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Conclusion

Chapter 32. Intellectual Disability
Bo Fernhall, PhD, and Tracy Baynard, PhD
Definition
Scope
Pathophysiology
Clinical Considerations
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Training
Conclusion

Glossary
References
Index
About the Editors

Audiences

Text for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level clinical exercise physiology courses; study resource for the ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist exam; reference for clinical exercise physiologists, sports medicine practitioners, exercise and sport science educators, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and physicians interested in treating their patients with exercise.