Physical Fitness A Guide for Individuals With Lower Limb Loss

Discusses the importance of physical conditioning & the ways in which persons with an amputation can achieve fitness by adapting their prosthesis to the exercise regime &/or following a conditioning program without it. Several amputation levels are covered & variations on how the desired exercises can be accomplished are included. Covers the following conditioning exercises: calisthenics, stretching, shoulders, legs, abdominals, & more. List of special resources related to sports for the disabled. Glossary & bibliography. Over 100 b/w photos.Burgess, Ernest M. is the author of 'Physical Fitness A Guide for Individuals With Lower Limb Loss' with ISBN 9781568064321 and ISBN 1568064322.