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Exercise and cancer recovery

Aimed at professionals who work with cancer patients in clinical and applied settings, this book provides an overview of the aetiology and associated effects of the disease. Step-by-step instructions on assessment and prescription of exercise adapted to cancer patients are provided
Print Book, English, ©2003
Human Kinetics Pub., Champaign, Ill., ©2003
xi, 219 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
9780736036450, 0736036458
51304393
Overview of cancer pathology
Cancer treatment toxicity on physiological systems and the benefits of exercise
Fundamentals of exercise
Research and basic guidelines for cancer exercise rehabilitation
Health and fitness assessment for cancer patients
Exercise prescription development
Exercise intervention
Establishing and managing cancer rehabilitation facilities
Summation: rehabilitation of the cancer patient