ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is a professional membership society with more than 50,000 national, regional, and international members in more than 90 countries dedicated to improving health through science, education, and medicine. ACSM members work in a range of medical specialties, allied health professions, and scientific disciplines. Members are committed to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sport-related injuries and the advancement of the science of exercise. The ACSM promotes and integrates scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance, fitness, health, and quality of life.

Part I. Foundations of Exercise in Chronic Disease and Disability Geoffrey E. Moore, J. Larry Durstine, and Patricia L. Painter Chapter 1. Exercise Is Medicine in Chronic Care Robert Sallis and Geoffrey E. Moore Exercise Is Medicine Take-Home Message Suggested Readings Chapter 2. Basic Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Persons With Chronic Conditions Benjamin T. Gordon, J. Larry Durstine, Patricia L. Painter, and Geoffrey E. Moore Definitions Used in This Book Basic CDD4 Recommendations for Physical Activity or Exercise in Chronic Conditions How to Prescribe Physical Activity or Exercise in Chronic Care Graded Exercise Testing Minimum Exercise Recommendations When an Exercise Test Is Not Available Clinically Supervised Exercise Programming ACSMs Exercise Personnel Certifications Suggested Readings Chapter 3. Art of Clinical Exercise Programming Patricia L. Painter and Geoffrey E. Moore Step 1: Assess Current Health Status Step 2: Assess Current Level of Physical Activity Step 3: Identify Exertional Symptoms That Limit Physical Activity Step 4: Evaluate Physical Function and Performance Step 5: Selecting Physical Performance Assessments Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Commonly Used Tests of Physical Functioning Step 6: Considerations for Formal Exercise Tolerance Testing Step 7: Considerations for Program Referral Step 8: Develop a Strategy for Monitoring Progress Take-Home Message Suggested Readings Additional Resources Chapter 4. Art of Exercise Medicine: Counseling and Socioecological Factors Geoffrey E. Moore, Michael Costello, and Patricia L. Painter Common Behavioral Techniques Used in Exercise Counseling Other Aspects of Exercise Counseling Socioecological Disparities and Exercise in Chronic Conditions Integration Into a Medical Home Model Suggested Readings Additional Resource Part II. Common Chronic Conditions and Comorbidities Geoffrey E. Moore and J. Larry Durstine Chapter 5. Approach to the Common Chronic Conditions Geoffrey E. Moore, Patricia L. Painter, J. Larry Durstine, and Benjamin T. Gordon Nature of Multiple Conditions and Related Comorbidities General Recommendations for Exercise Recommendations for Exercise Assessment Recommendations for Exercise Programming CDD4 Alternative Recommendation: The Functional Exercise Trial General Solutions for Common Chronic Conditions Integration Into a Medical Home Model Suggested Readings Chapter 6. Chronic Conditions Strongly Associated With Physical Inactivity J. Larry Durstine, Geoffrey E. Moore, Patricia L. Painter, Richard Macko, Benjamin T. Gordon, and William E. Kraus Hypertension and Dyslipidemia Overweight, Obesity, Prediabetes, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Arthritis and Back Pain Osteoporosis Suggested Readings Additional Resources Web Resources Chapter 7. Chronic Conditions Very Strongly Associated With Tobacco Christopher B. Cooper, Brett A. Dolezal, J. Larry Durstine, Benjamin T. Gordon, Sherry O. Pinkstaff, Abraham S. Babu, and Shane A. Phillips Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Coronary Artery Disease and Atherosclerosis Angina and Silent Ischemia Peripheral Arterial Disease Suggested Readings Additional Resources Chapter 8. Cancer Kathryn Schmitz Basic Pathophysiology Management and Medications Effects on the Exercise Response Effects of Exercise Training Recommendations for Exercise Testing Recommendations for Exercise Programming Integration Into a Medical Home Model Suggested Readings Additional Resources Chapter 9. Significant Sequelae Related to Common Chronic Conditions Jessica S. Oldham, Patricia L. Painter, Elizabeth J. Protas, Geoffrey E. Moore, and Richard Macko Depression as a Comorbidity Lower-Limb Amputation Frailty Suggested Readings Additional Resource Part