This brand new book is the first of its kind dedicated to exercise and fitness training after stroke. It aims to provide health and exercise professionals, and other suitably qualified individuals, with the necessary information to design and evaluate exercise and fitness programmes for stroke survivors that are safe and effective. The content is based on current evidence and aligned with national clinical guidelines and service frameworks, highlighting the importance of physical activity in self-management after stroke. The book has also been written for stroke survivors and carers who may be interested in physical activity after stroke.

Exercise and Fitness Training After Stroke comprehensively discusses the manifestations of stroke and how stroke is managed, the evidence for exercise and fitness training after stroke, how to design, deliver, adapt and evaluate exercise, as well as how to set up exercise services and specialist fitness training programmes for stroke survivors.

特長

Includes detailed background in stroke pathology, stroke management and how post-stroke problems may affect the ability to participate in exercise
Dedicated to evidence-based exercise prescription with special considerations, cautions and therapy-based strategies for safe practice
Covers issues of a professional nature, including national occupational standards, exercise referral pathways, as well as risk assessment and management related to stroke survivors
Quality content from a highly qualifi ed, experienced and respected multidisciplinary team

著者情報

Edited by Gillian E Mead, MB BChir, MA, MD, FRCP, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Scotland; British Association of Stroke Physicians-Scientific Committee; British Geriatrics Society-Academic and Research Committee; Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network; Frederike van Wijck, BSc, MSc, PhD, MCSP, FHEA, Reader in Neurological Rehabilitation, Institute for Applied Health Research, School for Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland,UK.; Peter Langhorne, PhD, FRCPG, Professor of Stroke Care, University of Glasgow and Honorary Consultant, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK

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詳細情報
ISBN Number	9780702043383
Description Author List	Edited by Gillian E Mead, MB BChir, MA, MD, FRCP, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Scotland; British Association of Stroke Physicians-Scientific Committee; British Geriatrics Society-Academic and Research Committee; Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network; Frederike van Wijck, BSc, MSc, PhD, MCSP, FHEA, Reader in Neurological Rehabilitation, Institute for Applied Health Research, School for Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland,UK.; Peter Langhorne, PhD, FRCPG, Professor of Stroke Care, University of Glasgow and Honorary Consultant, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
Copyright Year	2013
Edition Number	1
Format	Book
Trim	156w x 234h (6.125" x 9.25")
Imprint	Churchill Livingstone
Page Count	274
Publication Date	6 Nov 2012
Stock Status	IN STOCK

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