Table of Contents

Review of the Scientific Evidence CH 1: Doing evidence-based practice CH 2: Exercise as therapy in musculoskeletal conditions CH 3: Exercise as therapy in cardiovascular conditions CH 4: Exercise as therapy in respiratory conditions CH 5: Exercise as therapy in neurological conditions CH 6: Exercise as therapy in metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome CH 7: Exercise as therapy in clients requiring special care Ch 8: Exercise as therapy in athletes Ch 9: Occupational Rehabilitation Clinical Tales CH 10: Setting the tone: Practitioner self-care Ch11: Case studies in exercise for the management of weight CH 12: Case studies in exercise as therapy for musculoskeletal conditions CH 13: Case Studies in exercise as therapy for cardiovascular conditions CH 14: Case Studies in exercise as therapy for respiratory conditions CH 15: Case Studies in exercise as therapy for neurological conditions Ch 16: Case Studies in exercise as therapy for metabolic conditions Ch 17: Case Studies in exercise as therapy in clients requiring special care CH 18: Case Studies in exercise as therapy in athletes Ch 19: Case Studies in exercise as therapy for occupational rehabilitation CH 20: Case Studies in learning from our mistakes Appendix 1: Summaries of clinical classification and diagnostic criteria Appendix 2: References for evidence-based clinical guidelines Appendix 3: Contraindications to exercise testing Glossary

Reviews

"This is a new text, aiming to present the evidence underlying the use of exercise as therapy across a broad range of conditions and settings. This is a very readable book, useful for physiotherapy clinicians, educators and students alike." Reviewed by Jane Kavanagh on behalf of Physiotherapy Practice and Research, October 2015