| Description |
xii, 318 pages : illustrations, 1 portrait ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Handbook of sports medicine and science |
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Handbook of sports medicine and science.
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| Contents |
Forewords / the IOC -- Forewords / the ITF, ATP, WTA and STMS -- 1. Biomechanics of tennis / Bruce C. Elliott -- 2. The tennis racket / Howard Brody -- 3. Shoes and surfaces in tennis: injury and performance aspects / Karin G. M. Gerritsen, Benno M. Nigg and Ian C. Wright -- 4. The physiological demands of tennis / Michael F. Bergeron and Joseph Keul -- 5. Nutrition in tennis / Michael F. Bergeron -- 6. Playing tennis in the heat: fluid and electrolyte balance / Michael F. Bergeron -- 7. Medical care of tennis players / Babette Pluim -- 8. Travel and jet lag / Moira O'Brien -- 9. Strength training, flexibility training and physical conditioning / E. Paul Roetert and Todd S. Ellenbecker -- 10. Pre-participation profiling for tennis / E. Paul Roetert and Todd S. Ellenbecker -- 11. Specific problems for the young tennis player / W. Ben Kibler -- 12. Pathophysiology of tennis injuries - an overview / W. Ben Kibler -- 13. Foot problems in tennis / Scott A. Lynch and Per A. F. H. Renstrom -- 14. Ankle problems in tennis / Scott A. Lynch and Per A. F. H. Renstrom -- 15. Lower leg and Achilles tendon problems in tennis / Scott A. Lynch and Per A. F. H. Renstrom -- 16. Knee injuries in tennis / Per A. F. H. Renstrom and Scott A. Lynch -- 17. Spine injuries in tennis / Hartmut Krahl, Carsten B. Radas and Hans-Gerd Pieper / [et al.] -- 18. Hand and wrist injuries in tennis / Arthur C. Rettig -- 19. Elbow injuries in tennis / Per A. F. H. Renstrom -- 20. Shoulder injuries in tennis / David W. Altchek -- 21. Rehabilitation principles of injuries in tennis / W. Ben Kibler -- 22. The psychology of tennis: gaining the mental advantage / Robert S. Weinberg -- 23. ITF involvement in tennis medicine and science / Miguel Crespo and Machar Reid -- 24. Medical services in men's and women's professional tennis / Per Bastholt, Jurgen Dess and Sue Fleshman / [et al.] |
| Summary |
This handbook will allow health professionals, tennis coaches and players to improve technique, training and performance, while reducing the risk of injury. If injury does occur, the book will aid quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment |
| Analysis |
Biomechanics |
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Injury |
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Medicine |
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Science |
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Strength training |
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Tennis |
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Travel |
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Sports medicine Tennis |
| Notes |
On cover: An IOC Medical Commission Publication |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Tennis injuries -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Tennis -- Physiological aspects -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Tennis.
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Athletic Injuries.
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Sports Medicine.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Author |
Renström, Per.
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IOC Medical Commission.
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| LC no. |
2001052783 |
| ISBN |
0632050349 paperback |
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