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ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities4th Edition
Author: American College of Sports Medicine, Geoffrey Moore, J. Larry Durstine, Patricia Painter

The fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities reveals common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating a more collaborative approach to patient care. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with contributions from a specialized team of experts, this text ... more »presents a framework for optimizing patients? and clients? functionality by keeping them physically active. Featuring new content on common comorbid conditions, this edition is streamlined and updated to better suit chronic populations. This fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities outlines why exercise is significant in the treatment and prevention of disease, advises medical and exercise professionals in considering proper exercise prescription protocols, and provides evidence-informed guidance on devising individualized exercise programs. Major advancements and features of the fourth edition include the following: ? Current evidence on exercise management for persons with multiple conditions, providing guidance on working with these common yet complex populations ? A refocused goal of using physical activity to optimize patients? and clients? functionality and participation in life activities rather than only to treat and prevent disease ? Specific content to help physicians prescribe physical activity and exercise to patients for promotion of health, well-being, and longevity ? Reorganization of case studies into one streamlined chapter along with commentary from the senior editor to encourage critical thinking and recognize the unique needs of each patient The case studies in the text are real-life scenarios that help professionals and clinicians combine scientific knowledge with experience to find appropriate solutions for each individual. Commentary on the case studies from the senior editor illustrates when improvisation may be appropriate and where further research is needed. Tables are highlighted throughout the text to help readers quickly reference important clinical information. Evidence-informed guidelines, suggested websites, and additional readings further encourage practical use of information and identify further learning opportunities. For instructors, an ancillary PowerPoint presentation package aids in classroom discussion. The critical element that distinguishes the fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities is its unifying mission to incorporate physical activity and exercise in both disease treatment and prevention. Its emphasis on assisting people with multiple conditions, which is ever present in health care today, moves beyond primary and secondary prevention to focus on how patients and clients can be kept physically active and functionally fit.

ISBN-13: 9781450434140
ISBN-10: 1450434142
Publication Date: 5/3/2016
Edition: 4
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Publisher: Human Kinetics
Book Type: Hardcover
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