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ByErnest M. Burgess,Albert Rappoport

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“Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.” –P.J. O’Rourke

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Discusses the importance of physical conditioning and 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 and variations on how the desired exercises can be accomplished are included. Covers the following conditioning exercises: calisthenics, stretching, shoulders, legs, abdominals, and more. List of special resources related to sports for the disabled. Glossary and bibliography. Over 100 b/w photos.