Pediatric Exercise Medicine: From Physiologic Principles To Health Care Application

Pediatric Exercise From Physiologic Principles to Healthcare Application draws from current research to examine physical activity as essential for children's health and performance. It covers the effects of lack of exercise on childhood health, relevance to clinical pediatrics, and differences between healthy and impaired children. The book includes chapters on physiological responses, effects on conditions like asthma, diabetes, cerebral palsy, and obesity, and discusses factors influencing children's activity, trainability, and performance. Features include over 250 illustrations, reference tables, and appendices. It provides evidence-based insights for professionals working with children.