- Type: Hardcover Book
- Publisher: Human Kinetics
- Language : English
ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, 4th Edition (ISBN 9781450434140)
ACSM’s Exercise Management, 4th Edition provides practical, evidence-based guidance to assess, prescribe, and supervise exercise for clients with chronic conditions and disabilities. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine and leading clinicians, it bridges research and practice with condition-specific recommendations, safety considerations, and program templates.
Product Details
- Title: ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
- Edition: 4th Edition
- Authors: American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Geoffrey E. Moore
- ISBN-13: 9781450434140
- Price: $43.99
- Minimum Order: 5 copies
- Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping on all orders
What This Book Does
Delivers step-by-step protocols for exercise testing and individualized prescription across major disease categories. Includes precautions, contraindications, progression strategies, and outcome tracking for clinical and community settings.
Key Features (4th Edition)
- Condition-Specific Chapters: Cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes/metabolic syndrome, obesity, COPD/asthma, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancer, stroke, spinal cord injury, and more.
- Exercise Prescription: FITT-VP frameworks with aerobic, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor components.
- Safety & Monitoring: Risk stratification, symptom monitoring, medications/exercise interactions, and emergency planning.
- Accessible Programs: Adapted modalities, assistive technologies, and community-based implementation.
- Practical Tools: Tables, decision trees, case studies, and sample session templates.
Table of Contents Highlights
- Foundations of Clinical Exercise Management
- Preparticipation Screening and Risk Stratification
- Exercise Testing & Monitoring in Special Populations
- Cardiometabolic Conditions: CAD, HTN, Diabetes, Obesity
- Pulmonary Conditions: COPD and Asthma
- Musculoskeletal & Bone Health: Arthritis, Osteoporosis
- Neurologic Conditions: Stroke, SCI, MS, Parkinson’s
- Cancer Survivorship and Other Special Considerations
- Program Design, Progression, and Outcomes
Who Should Use This Book?
- Clinical exercise physiologists, physical therapists, and rehabilitation specialists
- Strength & conditioning and fitness professionals working with special populations
- University programs and hospital-based wellness centers
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FAQs
- Does it include FITT-VP guidelines by condition?
- Yes. Each chapter provides condition-specific FITT-VP guidance with precautions and progressions.
- Is it suitable for academic courses and clinics?
- Yes. It’s designed for both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical application.
- What is the minimum order?
- Minimum order is 5 copies.
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