Physical activity in rehabilitation and recovery

Blake, Holly

Abstract

Increasing physical activity at the population level is an important public health priority. Exercise is increasingly recognised as an essential lifestyle behaviour in maintaining health, preventing disease and rehabilitating a broad range of conditions. This book compiles research evidence and clinical perspectives on the benefits and pitfalls of exercise in rehabilitation and recovery from illness or injury. The content focuses on the growing and important concept of increasing physical activity in people with long-term health conditions, maintaining active lifestyles for physical health and well-being, prevention of secondary illness and recovery from injury.

Citation

Blake, H. (2010). Physical activity in rehabilitation and recovery. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc (US)

• Book Type: Other
• Online Publication Date: Mar 29, 2010
• Publication Date: Mar 29, 2010
• Deposit Date: Oct 27, 2023
• Series Title: Public Health in the 21st Century
• ISBN: 9781608764006
• Keywords: physical activity; exercise; public health; rehabilitation; recovery; health promotion; self-management
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/23528617