ACSM's exercise management for persons with chronic diseases and disabilities / [edited by] Geoffrey E. Moore,;, J. Larry Durstine, ; Patricia L. Painter, - 4e. - Champaign, IL, Human Kinetics, 2016 - xxiii, 391 p., illus., includes index

"The fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities reveals common ground between medical and exercise professionals, creating 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 to better suit chronic populations...The text outlines why exercise is significant in 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." -- Back cover

9781450434140 - hbk


1. Exercise Therapy--standards--Practice Guideline.
2. Chronic Disease--rehabilitation--Practice Guideline.
3. Disabled Persons--rehabilitation--Practice Guideline.
4. Exercise Test--methods--Practice Guideline.

RM725 / .A3 2016

615.8/2