This book reflects the broadest possible spectrum of cardiovascular and pulmonary practice and draws upon the expertise of more than two dozen internationally recognized contributors. The second edition has been updated to cover the sweeping changes that have occurred in both the practice of physical therapy and the education of physical therapy students. These changes include health care cost containment, the introduction of the Guide to Physical Therapist Practice, and the utilization of the disablement model. Companion CD-ROM includes case-study-based exercises, video clips illustrating technical psychomotor skills, and demonstrations of cardiac and pulmonary physical exams.

History of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation -- History and use of the guide -- Essentials of exercise physiology -- Anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system -- Physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems -- Cardiovascular pathophysiology -- Pulmonary pathology -- Medications -- Pulmonary evaluation -- Cardiovascular evaluation -- Electrocardiography -- Evaluation of patient intolerance to exercise -- Cardiopulmonary concerns in the patient with musculoskeletal and integumentary deficits : an evidence-based approach -- Cardiopulmonary concerns in the patient with neurological deficits : an evidence-based approach -- Physical therapy associated with primary prevention, risk reduction, and deconditioning -- Physical therapy associated with obesity -- Physical therapy associated with airway clearance dysfunction -- Physical therapy associated with cardiovascular pump dysfunction and failure -- Physical therapy associated with respiratory failure -- Physical therapy associated with ventilatory pump dysfunction and failure -- Physical therapy associated with respiratory failure in the neonate -- Physical therapy associated with lymphatic system disorders -- The future of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.