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.
This fourth edition of ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With
Chronic Diseases and Disabilities 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.
Major advancements and features of the fourth edition include the
following:
- Current evidence on exercise management for persons with multiple
conditions, providing guidance on working with these common yet complex
populations
- 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
- Specific content to help physicians prescribe physical activity and
exercise to patients for promotion of health, well-being, and longevity
- 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
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.
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.
