Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to therapeutic exercise / William D. Bandy ... [et al.] -- The role of the physical therapist assistant / William D. Bandy, Beth McKitrick-Bandy -- Range of motion / James P. Fletcher -- Joint mobilization / Clayton F. Holmes -- Stretching activities for increasing muscle flexibility / William D. Bandy -- Principles of resistance training / Michael Sanders, Barbara Sanders -- Open-chain resistance training / William D. Bandy -- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation / Marcia H. Stalvey, Kevin E. Wilk, Michael M. Reinold -- Plyometrics / Kevin E. Wilk, Michael M. Reinold -- Balance training / Bridgett Wallace -- Reactive neuromuscular training / Michael L. Voight, William D. Bandy -- Principles of aerobic conditioning and cardiac rehabilitation / Dennis O'Connell, Janet Bezner -- Enhancement of breathing and pulmonary function / Chris Russian, Barbara Sanders -- Functional progression for the spine / Ginny Keely, Eric Robertson -- Functional progression for the extremities / Steven R. Tippett, Michael L. Voight, Kevin E. Wilk -- Aquatic therapy / Jean M. Irion, Marty Biondi -- Therapeutic exercise for the preparation of gait activities / Denise Gobert -- Principles of contextual fitness andunction for older adults / Reta J. Zabel -- Application of therapeutic exercise using sample protocols / Mark DeCarlo ... [et al.].