Beschreibung
The book represents the English version, with modifications and additions, of the university course entitled "Kinetotherapy in cardiovascular diseases" published by Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Publishing House, Iasi, Romania, in 2014, the author Bogdan-Alexandru Hagiu. Is addressed to physical therapy specialists, providing basic information about cardiovascular diseases and their possible treatments. The last chapter, "The role of isometric contractions in treating cardiovascular disease" includes therapeutic applications of barbell-expander devices, invented by the author.
Autorenporträt
Hagiu Bogdan Alexandru from 2008 until now is associate professor at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi, Romania. For his inventions has been awarded with many prizes and distinctions.
