Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan

By Jack Feehan, this book offers evidence-based insights into the clinical utility of exercise in the management of disease across a broad range of specialties and diseases. It provides research-informed strategies for the integration of exercise into standard practice in fields such as neurology, endocrinology, psychiatry, and oncology, as well as decision-making pathways and clinical scenarios to advance patient care.

The book is divided by specialty and includes clinical scenarios to allow for the integration of information within practice. It synthesizes research evidence, allowing practitioners to safely and effectively begin to capitalize on the benefits of exercise in their patients.

Coverage Includes:

• The immune system
• Musculoskeletal disease
• Oncology
• Endocrinology
• Cardiology
• Respiratory diseases

Additionally, the book includes a glossary, bibliography, and summary figures for quick reference of information.

Published by Elsevier Science on April 30, 2022, this book is a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to integrate exercise into their practice for the prevention and management of chronic diseases.

Language: English

ISBN: 9780323898430, 9780323885768