Table of Contents

Contributors
Reviewers
Preface to Third Edition
Acknowledgments
PART I: Foundations of Therapeutic Exercise 
1. Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise
2. The Role of the Physical Therapist Assistant
PART II: Mobility 
3. Range of Motion
4. Joint Mobilization
5. Stretching Activities for Increasing Muscle Flexibility
PART III: Strength and Power 
6. Principles of Resistance Training
7. Open-Chain–Resistance Training
8. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
9. Closed-Kinetic–Chain Exercise
10. Plyometrics
PART IV: Balance 
11. Balance Training
12. Reactive Neuromuscular Training
PART V: Cardiopulmonary Applications 
13. Principles of Aerobic Conditioning and Cardiac Rehabilitation
14. Enhancement of Breathing and Pulmonary Function
PART VI: Functional Progression in Therapeutic Exercise 
15. Functional Progression for the Spine
16. Functional Progression for the Extremities
PART VII: Unique Applications of Therapeutic Exercise 
17. Aquatic Therapy
18. Therapeutic Exercise for the Preparation
of Gait Activities
19. Principles of Contextual Fitness and Function for Older Adults
20. Application of Therapeutic Exercise using Sample Protocols
Glossary
Index