Stroke : your complete exercise guide / Neil F. Gordon.
By: Gordon, Neil F
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BookPublisher: Champaign, Ill. ; Leeds : Human Kinetics Publishers, 1993Description: xiii, 126 p. + pbk.ISBN: 0873224280 (m).Subject(s): Cerebrovascular disease -- Exercise therapyDDC classification: 616.81 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 616.81 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00015682 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book is part of a series designed to provide exercise rehabilitation alternatives for people who live with chronic medical conditions. Each book details the most beneficial activities and exercises for particular disabilities. In each book readers will find: an explanation of the chronic medical condition; essentials on tailoring an exercise programme to fit individual capabilities; guidelines for safe exercise; four complete exercise programmes (for walking, stationary cycling, jogging and the Schwinn Air-Dyne); and a Health Points System to help patients maintain motivation and gauge their progress.
Moving beyond the disability of a stroke -- The benefits and risks of exercise for stroke recovery and prevention -- Getting started on a regular exercise program -- The health points system: insuring maximum health benefits with minimum risk -- Staying within the safe-exercise zone: essential exercise guidelines for stroke survivors.