ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities-3rd Edition. By American College of Sports Medicine, J. Larry Durstine, Geoffrey Moore, Patricia Painter, Scott Roberts. Now in its third edition, ACSM’s Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities offers both exercise and health professionals the latest research and applications for integrating exercise…
Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine-2nd Edition by Walter Frontera, David Slovik, David Dawson. Therapists, exercise physiologists, and physicians will find Exercise in Rehabilitation Medicine, Second Edition, a highly useful reference in designing exercise rehabilitation programs for patients with various disabling illnesses and conditions. This book provides an understanding of the basic physiological adaptations to exercise and…
Physical Activity and Health Guidelines 2010 by Riva Rahl presents the recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources. Sifting through the numerous guidelines on physical activity and health published by government agencies, professional organizations, and associations can be a daunting task. Information exists in all types of formats and locations—including…
Physical Activity and Health Guidelines eBook by Riva Rahl allows you to read your book in a pdf and make notes. Recommendations for Various Ages, Fitness Levels, and Conditions from 57 Authoritative Sources. Sifting through the numerous guidelines on physical activity and health published by government agencies, professional organizations, and associations can be a daunting…
Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging by Albert Taylor & Michel Johnson. As life expectancy continues to increase, so does the need to understand the factors that increase health and vitality. Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging applies the science of exercise physiology to an analysis of the aging process and identifies the positive effects…
ABLE Bodies Balance Training – by Sue Scott, offers an activity-based program to improve balance and mobility for both fit and frail older adults. This practical instructor’s guide provides more than 130 balance and mobility exercises that enhance older adults’ abilities to maintain balance in completing their everyday tasks. This electronic book (pdf) allows you…
ABLE Bodies Balance Training – by Sue Scott, offers an activity-based program to improve balance and mobility for both fit and frail older adults. This practical instructor’s guide provides more than 130 balance and mobility exercises that enhance older adults’ abilities to maintain balance in completing their everyday tasks.
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by Joanne Oram
A guide for Recreational and Diversional Therapists including a comprehensive A – Z list of 150 activity ideas, bingo/housie call outs list, quizzes, word games and a whole lot more.
For activity and care staff engaged in developing an active care home. Obtainable from Age UK and NAPA.
