Clinical Exercise Pathophysiology for Physical Therapy: Examination, Testing, and Exercise Prescription for Movement-Related Disorders

In order to effectively examine, test, and treat patients with exercise, physical therapists need to understand how physiology from the cellular to the systems level provides the basis for normal responses to exercise. But that is not enough. Knowledge about pathophysiology, the changes that lead to abnormal responses to exercise in different patient populations, is also essential. Clinical Exercise Pathophysiology for Physical Therapy: Examination, Testing, and Exercise Prescription for Movement-Related Disorders is a comprehensive reference created to answer the “why” and the “how” to treat patients with exercise by offering both comprehensive information from the research literature, as well as original patient cases. Dr. Debra Coglianese, along with her contributors, have arranged Clinical Exercise Pathophysiology for Physical Therapy into three parts: foundations of physiological responses, pathophysiology of deconditioning and physiology of training, and pathophysiology considerations and clinical practice. The chapters present the physiology and pathophysiology for defined patient populations consistent with the American Physical Therapy Association’s Guide to Physical Therapy Practice. Patient cases also supplement each chapter to illustrate how understanding the content of the chapter informs physical therapy examination, testing, and treatment. The patient/client management model from the Guide to Physical Therapy Practice defines the structure of the patient cases, and the International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) model of disablement has been inserted into each patient case. Highlighted “Clinician Comments” appear throughout each patient case to point out the critical thinking considerations. Included with the text are online supplemental materials for faculty use in the classroom. Clinical Exercise Pathophysiology for Physical Therapy: Examination, Testing, and Exercise Prescription for Movement-Related Disorders is a groundbreaking reference for the physical therapy student or clinician looking to understand how physiology and pathophysiology relate to responses to exercise in different patient populations.

Table of Contents:
Contributing Authors About the Editor Dedication Foreword by Cynthia Coffin-Zadai, DPT, MS, FAPTA Preface Acknowledgments Section I Foundations of Physiological Responses Chapter 1 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System Chapter 2 Developing Systems: Birth to Adolescence Case Study 2-1 (Jill) Joanell A. Bohmert, PT, DPT, MS Case Study 2-2 (Jack) Chapter 3 System Changes in the Aging Adult Case Study 3-1 (Ms. Arbor) Section II Pathophysiology of Deconditioning and Physiology of Training Chapter 4 Fatigue and Deconditioning Case Study 4-1 (Mr. Biscotti) Chapter 5 Principles of Training and Exercise Prescription Case Study 5-1 (Mr. Cedar) Study 5-2 (Ms. Caster) Section III Pathophysiological Considerations and Clinical Practice Chapter 6 Individuals With Cardiovascular Pump Dysfunction CCS Case Study 6-1 (Ms. Damask) CCS Chapter 7 Individuals With Peripheral Vascular Disorders Case Study 7-1 (Mr. Eagle) Chapter 8 Individuals With Ventilatory Pump Disorders Case Study 8-1 (Mr. Fortnight) Chapter 9 Individuals With Gas-Exchange Disorders Case Study 9-1 (Ms. Garden) 10 Individuals With Localized Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Case Study 10-1 (Mr. Halo) Chapter 11 Individuals With Systemic Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Case Study 11-1 (Ms. Icon) Chapter 12 Individuals With Motor Control and Motor Function Disorders Case Study 12-1 (Mr. Julep) Case Study 12-2 (Mrs. Jelly) Chapter 13 Individuals With Multi-System Disorders Case Study 13-1 (Dr. Lacrosse) MA Case Study 13-2 (Ms. Ledger) Financial Disclosures Index

About the Author :
Debra Coglianese, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC is a clinical specialist with the Mercy Health System, with over three decades’ experience. She holds her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and her MS in physical therapy from the University of Southern California. After initially practicing in a thoracic surgery ICU, Dr. Coglianese focused on treating musculoskeletal patients in outpatient settings and is specialty board certified in orthopedics. She has lectured nationally, taught for four years as a section leader for the Comprehensive Case course for entry-level DPT students at MGH Institute of Health Professions, and frequently supervised students in clinical training. Prior to her current practice in Pennsylvania, she practiced with the University of Michigan Health System, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Still earlier, she served as a physical therapist assistant at the Idaho State School and Hospital and then as an athletic trainer at the College of Idaho. Dr. Coglianese has previously been published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy and as a regular abstractor and book reviewer for the Journal of Physical Therapy. She continues to be certified as an athletic trainer.

Review :
“This is a useful addition to the field of physical therapy. Chapters are comprehensive, well organized, and easy to follow, enabling both students and licensed physical therapists to get the most from the book.” - Michelle Layton, DPT, OCS, MTC, CMTPT, FAAOMPT, Bethesda Physiocare, Doody’s Review Service