Basics of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy

This book continues to be one of the standard medical textbooks consulted throughout the world. It provides fundamental treatmentof many practical and theoretical concepts that form the basis of cardiopulmonary physical therapy and has been designed for easy but thorough treatment of vital material.



Section 1 provides an introduction to cardiopulmonary physical therapy, and explains the physiology of cardiopulmonary and respiratory system.
Section 2 introduces cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, its goals, benefits and response to exercise.
Section 3 provides extensive coverage of the most common respiratory disease and their assessments. It also explains the care of patients in intensive care unit.
Section 4 provides assessment of cardiovascular disease and also explains the most common disease related to cardiovascular system.