RT Book, Section A1 Nash, Mark S. A2 Field-Fote, Edelle C. SR Print(0) ID 1157253384 T1 Cardiovascular Health and Exercise Prescription T2 Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation YR 2009 FD 2009 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780803617179 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1157253384 RD 2024/04/20 AB OBJECTIVESAfter reading this chapter, the reader will be able to:Identify the major causes for accelerated cardiovascular disease in persons with spinal cord injuries (SCIs)Discuss co-morbid states and conditions that worsen the cardiovascular disease prognosis for persons with SCIDiscuss causes and consequences of physical deconditioning after SCIIdentify the prevalent lipid profile that predisposes persons with SCI to premature cardiovascular diseaseIdentify components of the exercise prescription for persons with SCI and guidelines used to prescribe safe, effective exercise programsContrast benefits of endurance and resistance training programs for persons with SCIIdentify unique limitations and risks for exercise after SCI and the precautions that can be adopted to minimize them