Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan provides evidence-based insights into the clinical utility of exercise in the management of disease across a broad range of specialties and diseases. The book 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 book's synthesized research evidence allows practitioners to safely and effectively begin to capitalize on the benefits of exercise in their patients.
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. Over 25 years experience in research and research training in the area of vaccine formulations development for chronic diseases with translational focus. In addition, extensive clinical research background, translating research from in vitro to animal models to human clinical trials to commercialization, and expertise with consulting and being on the board of pharmaceutical companies. Research has been multidisciplinary in the areas of, immunology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, crystallography, antigen delivery systems, vaccine design, neurology, clinical research, drug development and commercialization. Over 450 publications in immunology and/or vaccines, 18 patents and over 80 sub-patents and is an editor or on the editorial board of a number of journals. A selection of 20 articles are shown below published in the last 1 year.
Title: Exercise to Prevent and Manage Chronic Disease Across the Lifespan
Author: Apostolopoulos, Vasso,Tripodi, Nicholas,Feehan, Jack
ISBN: 9780323898430
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Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Publication Date: 2022-05-24
Number of Pages: 480
Weight: 0.4492 kg
