Clinical Exercise Physiology, Fifth Edition With HKPropel Access, is the most comprehensive guide to the clinical aspects of exercise physiology. Covering 24 chronic diseases and conditions, it is the go-to book for students preparing for clinical exercise certifications, including the ACSM-CEP.

Part I. Introduction to Clinical Exercise PhysiologyChapter 1. The Profession of Clinical Exercise PhysiologyJonathan K. Ehrman, PhD, Paul M. Gordon, PhD, MPH, Paul S. Visich, PhD, MPH, and Steven J. Keteyian, PhDThe Past, Present, and Future of Clinical Exercise PhysiologyProfessional Organizations and Certifications Throughout the WorldProfessionalization of Clinical Exercise PhysiologyConclusionChapter 2. Promoting a Physically Active LifestyleAnna G. Beaudry, BS, Danielle A. Young, PsyD, and Annie T. Ginty, PhDBenefits of Physical ActivityParticipation in Regular Physical ActivityConclusionChapter 3. General Principles of PharmacologySteven J. Keteyian, PhDGeneral Properties of DrugsRoutes of AdministrationPhases of Drug EffectMechanism of ActionPharmacotherapyConclusionChapter 4. General Interview and Examination SkillsLizbeth R. Brice, MDGeneral InterviewPhysical ExaminationConclusionChapter 5. Graded Exercise TestingSteven J. Keteyian, PhDIndicationsContraindicationsProcedures for Preparing, Conducting, and Interpreting a Graded Exercise TestGraded Exercise Testing With Diagnostic ImagingConclusionChapter 6. Exercise PrescriptionSteven J. Keteyian, PhDExercise Training SequenceGoal SettingPrinciples of Exercise PrescriptionCardiorespiratory EnduranceSkeletal Muscle Strength and EnduranceFlexibility TrainingConclusionChapter 7. Clinical Exercise ProgrammingJonathan K. Ehrman, PhDCardiac RehabilitationPulmonary RehabilitationSupervised Exercise Therapy for Patients With Peripheral Artery DiseaseCancer RehabilitationRenal RehabilitationGeneral Exercise Programs for Patients With Chronic DiseaseConclusionPart II. Diseases of the Endocrine System and Metabolic DisordersChapter 8. DiabetesSheri R. Colberg, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 9. ObesityDavid C. Murdy, MD, Dennis J. Kerrigan, PhD, and Jonathan K. Ehrman, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 10. HypertensionYin Wu, PhD, and Linda S. Pescatello, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 11. Hyperlipidemia and DyslipidemiaPaul G. Davis, PhD, Peter W. Grandjean, PhD, Stephen F. Crouse, PhD, and J. Larry Durstine, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 12. Metabolic SyndromeJames R. Churilla, PhD, MPH, MSDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 13. Chronic Kidney DiseaseSamuel Headley, PhD, Kenneth Wilund, PhD, and Michael Germain, MDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionPart III. Diseases of the Cardiovascular SystemChapter 14. Acute Coronary SyndromesRay W. Squires, PhDPathophysiologyClinical AssessmentExercise Training: Inpatient Cardiac RehabilitationExercise Training: Early Outpatient Cardiac RehabilitationExercise PrescriptionConclusionChapter 15. Revascularization of the HeartNeil A. Smart, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise Prescription and TrainingConclusionChapter 16. Chronic Heart FailureSteven J. Keteyian, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 17. Peripheral Artery DiseaseRyan J. Mays, PhD, MPH, Ivan P. Casserly, MB, BCh, and Judith G. Regensteiner, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 18. Cardiac Electrical PathophysiologyKerry J. Stewart, EdD, and David D. Spragg, MDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise Prescription and TrainingConclusionPart IV. Diseases of the Respiratory SystemChapter 19. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseSatvir S. Dhillon, MSc, Dennis Jensen, PhD, and Jordan A. Guenette, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 20. AsthmaLouis-Philippe Boulet, MD, Simon Bacon, PhD, and Andréanne Côté, MDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 21. Cystic FibrosisKelley Crawford, DPT, CCSDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionPart V. Diseases of the Immune System and OncologyChapter 22. CancerDennis J. Kerrigan, PhD, and Karen Wonders, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 23. Human Immunodeficiency VirusVitor H.F. Oliveira, PhD, MS, Christine Horvat Davey, PhD, RN, and Allison R. Webel, PhD, RNDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionPart VI. Disorders of the Bones and JointsChapter 24. ArthritisMelissa Nayak, MD, and Andrew K. Cunningham, MDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 25. OsteoporosisLora M. Giangregorio, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 26. Nonspecific Low Back PainPeter Ronai, MSDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise Prescription and TrainingConclusionPart VII. Disorders of the Neuromuscular SystemChapter 27. Spinal Cord InjurySean M. Tweedy, PhD, Emma M. Beckman, PhD, Mark J. Connick, PhD, Anne L. Hart, PhD, Kati Karinharju, PhD, Kelly M. Clanchy, PhD, and Timothy Geraghty, FAFRM (RACP)DefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 28. Multiple SclerosisUlrik Dalgas, PhD, and Lars G. Hvid, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 29. Cerebral PalsyDésirée B. Maltais, PT, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 30. StrokeChristopher J. Womack, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionConclusionChapter 31. Parkinson’s DiseaseAngela L. Ridgel, PhD, and Brandon S. Pollock, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionPart VIII. Special PopulationsChapter 32. ChildrenTimothy J. Michael, PhD, and Carol Weideman, PhDDefinitionScopeClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusionChapter 33. Older AdultsJerome L. Fleg, MD, and Daniel E. Forman, MDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise Prescription and TrainingConclusionChapter 34. DepressionGrace M. McKeon, PhD Candidate, and Simon Rosenbaum, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise Prescription and TrainingConclusionChapter 35. Intellectual DisabilityTracy Baynard, PhD, and Bo Fernhall, PhDDefinitionScopePathophysiologyClinical ConsiderationsExercise PrescriptionExercise TrainingConclusion