The Young Tennis Player
Injury Prevention and Treatment
Editors: Colvin, Alexis C., Gladstone, James N. (Eds.)
- Focuses exclusively on the prevention and treatment of athletic injuries in the young tennis player
- Covers management of injuries to the upper and lower extremities, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and spine
- Takes a multidisciplinary approach, with contributions from physicians, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and therapists
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- About this book
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Presenting a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and management of injuries to young tennis players, this unique book considers multiple factors contributing to the increasing numbers of such sports-related injuries, such as increased young athlete participation in tennis, the pre-professionalization of younger players and misconceptions surrounding treating children in the same manner as adults. Beginning with the essentials for developing tennis players and their physical and mental growth with the sport, the text then turns to prevention and management techniques and strategies covering the upper and lower extremities, shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and spine, as well as other acute medical conditions. Further consideration is given to proper nutrition, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation and return to play. Edited by clinicians directly involved in the care of young tennis players and including contributions from physical therapists, nutritionists, sports psychologists, and physicians, it is an invaluable and comprehensive resource for any professional seeing and treating young tennis players.
- About the authors
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Dr. Alexis Colvin is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is also the Chief Medical Officer of the United States Tennis Association, the team physician for the US Fed Cup team, and a physician at the US Open.
Dr. James Gladstone is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Co-Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He is the Team Physician for the USA Davis Cup Team, an orthopedic consultant to the US Open and the orthopedic consultant to the NFL Officials. - Reviews
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“The book does address important topics in pediatrics and sports medicine as they specifically relate to young tennis players. … This book serves as an excellent, evidence-based reference for the multiple disciplines involved in the care of these young athletes, including medical providers and students, sports psychologists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and coaches. It is a unique and worthwhile contribution to the literature in pediatrics and sports medicine.” (Carl Rasmussen, Doody's Book Reviews, November, 2016)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- The Young Tennis Player
- Book Subtitle
- Injury Prevention and Treatment
- Editors
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- Alexis C. Colvin
- James N. Gladstone
- Series Title
- Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine
- Copyright
- 2016
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-27559-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-27559-8
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-27557-4
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-80170-4
- Series ISSN
- 2198-266X
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XVI, 214
- Number of Illustrations and Tables
- 18 b/w illustrations, 43 illustrations in colour
- Topics
