Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan

Dr. Jack Feehan completed his Bachelor of Clinical Sciences and Master of Health Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University. Afterwards he was lucky enough to gain a prestigious research scholarship at Melbourne University where he is investigating potential new treatments for osteoporosis and other degenerative musculoskeletal diseases. Jack enjoys treating patients from all walks of life – from expectant mothers, to athletes, to the elderly and believes Osteopathy can play a key role in maintenance of an active, healthy life. Jack has done additional training in Dry Needling, and both sports and kinesiotape, all of which he uses extensively in practice. Jack has a keen interest in the management of chronic complaints, as well as a long history of working with athletes and dancers and enjoys the challenge and reward of working to tailor individual approaches to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Nicholas Tripodi graduated from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy) and is a fully qualified and registered Osteopath with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Osteopathy Australia. He is also a qualified strength and conditioning coach. A keen triathlete himself, Nicholas has a strong interest in treating and rehabilitating all forms of sporting injuries, which he has gained through working with many athletes, both amateur and professional. He also has an interest in the effects of nutrition on musculoskeletal injures and physical health in general. He is also proficient in screening and analysis of cycling, swimming and strength training-related injuries. Nicholas very committed to continuing and improving his professional education; he is employed as a lecturer at Victoria University and regularly attends sports medicine conferences and courses. Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is a Distinguished Professor at RMIT University, Australia. She received her PhD in immunology in 1995 from the University of Melbourne and the Advanced Certificate in Protein Crystallography from Birkbeck College, University of London. Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos is a world-renowned researcher who has been recognized with over 100 awards for the outstanding results of her research. She has published over 500 research publications, 8 books, and 33 book chapters, is a sought-after keynote speaker at conferences, is an inventor on 21 patents, and has over 22,000 citations.

• Part I Introduction1. IntroductionPart II General exercise2. Exercise and immunity3. Physical activity interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse populations: A critical review4. Physical activity adherence: Worldwide trends, barriers and facilitators and tools to improve itPart III Children and early teens (5-15)5. The effects of physical exercise on the brain and neurocognitive functioning during childhood6. Physical activity for young people with mental illness7. Type 1 diabetes8. Exercise across the lifespan: Exercise and obesity9. Exercise effects in adults with asthma10. Exercise training for people living with HIVPart IV Middle age (35–65)11. Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes mellitus12. Exercise in the management of multiple sclerosis13. Exercise and menopause14. Exercise for chronic pain15. Exercise in the management of neuropathic pain16. Tendinopathy17. Exercise and depression18. Yoga and mental health19. Exercise for chronic heart failure20. Exercise interventions in women with Polycystic Ovary SyndromePart V Older age21. Exercise for the management of osteoarthritis22. Exercise before and after orthopedic surgery23. Exercise in stroke24. Chronic respiratory diseases and physical exercise25. Exercise in cancer26. Exercise in the management of motor neuron disease27. Tai Chi exercise to improve balance and prevent falls among older people with dementia28. Osteosarcopenia and exercise29. Exercise and older adults receiving home care services30. Exercise in Parkinson’s disease31. Exercise and Alzheimer’s disease32. Exercise and the elderly: Gait and balance33. Exercise and cognition in aging