ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Disease and Disabilities

Moore, Geoffrey E. MD

Book Information
Edition:	4th
Publisher:	Human Kinetics
ISBN:	1-4504-3414-2 (1450434142)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4504-3414-0 (9781450434140)
Old Edition:	0-7360-7433-3
Format:	Practice Guideline
Binding:	Hardcover
Copyright:	2016
Publish Date:	05/16
Weight:	3.18 Lbs.
Pages:	390
Carton Quantity:	7
Subject Class:	C-H (Consumer Health)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 10 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Practice Med
Subject Definition:	Exercise Therapy-Standards-Practice Guidelines
NLM Class:	WB 541
LC Class:	RM725
Abstract:	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 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. ... 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.

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