ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription

by American College of Sports Medicine

2014 · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

The flagship title of the certification suite from the American College of Sports Medicine, ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription is a handbook that delivers scientifically based standards on exercise testing and prescription to the certification candidate, the professional, and the student. The 9th edition focuses on evidence-based recommendations that reflect the latest research and clinical information. This manual is an essential resource for any health/fitness and clinical exercise professional, physician, nurse, physician assistant, physical and occupational therapist, dietician, and health care administrator. This manual give succinct summaries of recommended procedures for exercise testing and exercise prescription in healthy and diseased patients.

ACSM's Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines-5th Edition

by American College of Sports Medicine, Sanders, Mary

2019 · Human Kinetics

ACSM’s Health/Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, Fifth Edition, presents the current standards and guidelines to help health and fitness establishments provide high-quality service and program offerings in a safe environment. Revised by an expert team of professionals with expertise in architecture, health and wellness, law, safety-related practices and policies, and the health and fitness club industry, this authoritative guide provides a blueprint for health and fitness facilities to elevate the standard of care they provide their members, as well as enhance their exercise experience.

AAOS Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care

by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),

2021 · Jones & Bartlett Learning

Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, Enhanced Fifth Edition is a robust educational resource focused on how to evaluate and manage common musculoskeletal conditions.

Preventing Sudden Death in Sport & Physical Activity

by American College of Sports Medicine

2016 · Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Preventing Sudden Death in Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition examines the etiology, prevention, recognition, treatment, and return-to-play protocol of the common causes of sudden death in sport. Chapters are written by content area experts, offering a blend of clinical, scientific, and research expertise regarding each medical condition that is discussed.

AAOS Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices

by John D. Hsu, John W. Michael, John R. Fisk, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2008 · Elsevier Health Sciences

With new coverage of postpolio syndrome, cranial orthoses, and now incorporating the perspectives of renowned physiatrists, this is a one-stop rehabilitation resource. Tips and Pearls in every chapter and a new 2-color format make accessing information a snap. Incorporates chapters on the Orthotic Prescription, Strength and Materials, and the Normal and Pathologic Gait help you understand your role in the rehabilitative process. Carries the authority and approval of AAOS, the preeminent orthopaedic professional society. Contains new chapters on: Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio Paralysis; Orthoses for Persons with Postpolio Syndromes; and Cranial Orthoses. Incorporates evidence-based recommendations into the chapters on spinal, upper- and lower-limb orthoses to help you select the most proven approach for your patients.