Gymnastics

by Caine, Dennis John Lim, Liesbeth Russell, Keith

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Title Statements

Full title :Gymnastics / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim.

Summary

"This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport"--Publisher's description.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2013.
Edition:First edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell, a John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., Publication
Place of Publication:Chichester, West Sussex
Language:eng
Publication Date:2013.

Notes

Edition statement from footnote citation on first page of each chapter.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xi, 186 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781118357569, 1118357566, 111835754X, 9781118357545
oclc:ocn854521452
LC Classification:RC1211
Dewey Decimal:617.1

Introduction. The evolution of gymnastics / Keith Russell -- Growth and development aspects. Growth, maturation, and training / Adam D.G. Baxter-Jones ; Endocrinology / John S. Fuqua, Alan D. Rogol ; Skeletal health of gymnasts / Daniel Courteix, David Greene, Geraldine Naughton ; Energy needs and weight management for gymnasts / Jorunn Sundgot-Borgen, Ina Garthe, Nanna Meyer -- Training and performance aspects. Biomechanics related to injury / Gert-Peter Brueggemann, Patria A. Hume ; Biomechanics : injury mechanisms and risk factors / Patria A. Hume, Elizabeth J. Bradshaw, Gert-Peter Brueggemann ; Gymnastics physiology / Neil Armstrong, N.C. Craig Sharp ; Gymnastics psychology / Thomas Heinen, Pia M. Vinken, Konstantinos Velentzas -- Sport medicine aspects. Epidemiology of injury in gymnastics / Dennis Caine, Marita L. Harringe ; Treatment and rehabilitation of common upper extremity injuries / Stephen Aldridge, W. Jaap Willems ; Treatment and rehabilitation of common lower extremity injuries / Liesbeth Lim ; Treatment and rehabilitation of common spine/trunk/head injuries / Larry Nassar ; Gymnastics injury prevention / Marita L. Harringe, Dennis J. Caine.

Subjects

Athletic Injuries Athletic Injuries -- therapy Gymnastes -- Santé et hygiène Gymnastics Gymnastics -- physiology Gymnastics injuries Gymnastique Gymnastique -- Accidents et blessures Gymnasts -- Health and hygiene Médecine du sport MEDICAL -- Surgery Sports -- Accidents et blessures Sports accidents Sports injuries Sports Medicine