ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-3rd Edition [Hardcover]

American College of Sports Medicine (Author), J. Larry Durstine (Author), Geoffrey Moore (Author), Patricia Painter (Author), Scott Roberts (Author)

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Audiences: A reference for exercise physiologists, physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists, nurses, physicians, health and fitness instructors, and clinical program directors; also a textbook for students studying chronic disease, disabilities, or multiple conditions.

Now in its third edition, ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities offers both exercise and health professionals the latest research and applications for integrating exercise into the treatment of 49 chronic diseases and disabilities. This reference was developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and written by contributors with significant clinical and research experience in exercise programming for people with chronic conditions.

ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, Third Edition, contains tools to assist in the coordination of exercise within an integrated model of patient care. The updated edition presents a framework for determining functional capacity in persons with chronic diseases and disabilities and offers guidance in developing appropriate exercise programming to optimize functional capacity and reduce the compounding effects of exercise intolerance.

Unlike textbooks on special populations, ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities provides an overview of exercise management and addresses a wider spectrum of chronic diseases and disabilities. A consistent and concise format allows readers quick access to the pathology of interest, training and response to exercise, management of medications, and recommendations and special considerations of exercise testing and programming. Within the text, diseases and disorders are organized into six sections: cardiovascular; pulmonary; metabolic; orthopedic; neuromuscular; and cognitive, psychological, and sensory. Information presented for each of the 49 conditions is based on the most current clinical research.

The third edition includes an added color and contains new chapters on metabolic syndrome, stress and neuropsychiatric disorders, multiple chronic conditions, and fibromyalgia. Information on professional preparation in serving patients with chronic diseases or disabilities has also been added. In addition, reformatted tables provide quicker reference for testing and prescription data. Recommended readings found at the end of the book offer resources for more in-depth study.

The text also includes case studies for each condition. These cases, drawn from the contributor's clinical practice, illustrate how scientific research and clinical experience can combine in the development of an informed program of care for each patient. Case studies follow a set format, beginning with an overview and a subjective objective assessment plan (SOAP) report, followed by an exercise program and a follow-up statement for select cases.

ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, Third Edition, presents exercise as a viable component in the care and treatment of chronic disease and disability and offers guidance for appropriate exercise prescription that can positively affect functional capacity and slow or prevent exercise intolerance. As the prescription of exercise for persons with chronic conditions increases, exercise and health professionals require the appropriate data and tools to serve these individuals. ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities will assist professionals in translating the science of exercise physiology into the art of practicing exercise medicine.

About the Author

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is a professional membership society with more than 20,000 national, regional, and international members in more than 70 countries dedicated to improving health through science, education, and medicine. ACSM members work in a wide range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines. Members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise.

The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 3 edition (July 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736074333
• ISBN-13: 978-0736074339
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for any Personal Trainer, April 19, 1999

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This review is from: ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities (Hardcover)

This is one of the few books Ive found that contains such a vast array of information in one book. Its a must for any personal trainer or fitness professional. its very comprehensive, as is all of the ACSM's publications.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Important Resource, April 19, 2009

By	H. Adiv (Israel) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-2nd Edition (Hardcover)

I find this book an important resource of valuable information frequently inquired upon as a fitness instructor & a personal fitness trainer.
I find my self referencing this book not infrequently to satisfy such raised questions.

4.0 out of 5 stars ACSM's Exercise Management for persons with chronic disease and disabilites, April 3, 2010

By	Doctor Ses - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-3rd Edition (Hardcover)

I ordered this book for one of my Doctorate of Physical Therapy classes. It is very informational and is organized very well. Each chapter focuses on one diagnosis and then goes into what their reaction to exercise and exercise testing. The exercise testing is not as helpful for me however each chapter usually has a case study with an exercise program. This book would be beneficial to a variety of health care providers. An added bonus...my professor wrote a chapter!