Description
Book SynopsisProvides an "everything-you-need-to-know" guide to respiratory muscle training (RMT). This title gives readers: an introduction to respiratory physiology and exercise physiology, as well as training theory; and an understanding of how disease affects the respiratory muscles and the mechanics of breathing.
Trade Review"The book provides a comprehensive overview of respiratory physiology which will challenge those with superficial knowledge." Reviewed by Margot Skinner on behalf of the New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, January 2015
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Dedication Foreword Preface Part I: Theoretical basis of respiratory muscle training Introduction to Part I 1. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system 2. Exercise physiology and training principles 3. The respiratory muscles 4. Functional benefits of respiratory muscle training (RMT) Part II: Practical application of respiratory muscle training Introduction to Part II 5. Methods of respiratory muscle training (RMT) 6. Implementing respiratory muscle training (RMT) 7. Functional training of the respiratory muscles Glossary Index
