{"product_id":"9781450434140","title":"ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       The fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With        Chronic Diseases and Disabilities\u003c\/i\u003e 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.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       This fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With        Chronic Diseases and Disabilities\u003c\/i\u003e 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.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       Major advancements and features of the fourth edition include the        following:     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       • Current evidence on exercise management for persons with multiple        conditions, providing guidance on working with these common yet complex        populations     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       • 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     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       • Specific content to help physicians prescribe physical activity and        exercise to patients for promotion of health, well-being, and longevity     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       • 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     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       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.     \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       The critical element that distinguishes the fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eACSM's        Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities\u003c\/i\u003e        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.     \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42834732744765,"sku":"9781450434140","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781450434140_p0.jpg?v=1771587199","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781450434140","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}