Intended for physical therapists and athletic trainers, this handbook addresses the specific needs of older adults recovering from injury who want to return to previous levels of vigorous activity. The 12 contributions explain the scientific basis for prescribing anaerobic and aerobic exercise to the active aging individual, review the principles of kinetic chain evaluation, and summarize how age-related changes should influence clinical examination and treatment. Black and white photographs illustrate assessment techniques and therapeutic exercises for rehabilitating shoulder, elbow, hand, spine, hip, knee, and foot problems. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)