Sports and Exercise for Children with Chronic Health Conditions brings together for the first time specific recommendations for participation in sports and exercise by children with chronic health conditions. Filled with highly practical guidelines, this book discusses 20 common medical conditions, including spina bifida, epilepsy, childhood progressive neuromuscular disease, cerebral palsy, childhood arthritis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, AIDS/hepatitis, hypertension, congenital heart disease, hemophilia, and diabetes. …a vital resource for pediatricians and other professionals who make decisions about children's participation in physical activities.

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