Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of disease Upplaga 2

Physical activity in the prevention and treatment of disease summarizes the up-todate scientific knowledge on how to prevent and treat various diseases and conditions using physical activity. The book covers most areas of disease where physical activity has a documented effect. By combining recommendations on suitable exercise activities with a description of the potential risks of physical activity for various patient groups, this handbook can comprehensively be used by anyone working with physical activity and health. Content: Thirty-three chapters address the effects of and recommendations of physical activity in diseases and conditions within cardiovascular and metabolic medicine, psychiatry, orthopaedics, neurology, gastro-intestinal medicine, nephrology, rheumatology, pulmonary medicine and more. Also, fourteen general chapters deal with: - General effects of physical activity - General recommendations regarding physical activity - Promoting physical activity - Becoming p ...