Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan

By Jack Feehan, this book provides evidence-based insights into the clinical utility of exercise in the management of disease across a broad range of specialties and diseases. It offers 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. The synthesized research evidence allows practitioners to safely and effectively begin to capitalize on the benefits of exercise in their patients.

Coverage Includes:

• Immune System
• Musculoskeletal Disease
• Oncology
• Endocrinology
• Cardiology
• Respiratory Diseases

It also includes a glossary, bibliography, and summary figures for quick reference of information.

Publication Details:

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Publication Date: April 30, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9780323898430, 9780323885768