The Young Tennis Player

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvi

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2. 10u Tennis: The Essentials of Developing Players for the Future

   • Anne Pankhurst

   Pages 1-17

3. Growth and Development in the Young Athlete

   • Sarah E. Strandjord, Ellen S. Rome

   Pages 19-36

4. Mental Development in the Young Athlete

   • Daniel Gould, Jennifer Nalepa

   Pages 37-53

5. Strength and Conditioning for the Young Tennis Player

   • Mark S. Kovacs

   Pages 55-86

6. Periodization and Recovery in the Young Tennis Athlete

   • Satoshi Ochi, Mark S. Kovacs

   Pages 87-104

7. Acute Medical Problems in the Adolescent Tennis Player

   • Deena C. Casiero

   Pages 105-119

8. Spine Injuries in Tennis Players

   • Steven Mcanany, Diana Patterson, Andrew C. Hecht

   Pages 121-134

9. Shoulder Injuries in the Young Tennis Athlete

   • Steven M. Koehler, Kristen M. Meier, James N. Gladstone

   Pages 135-166

10. Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Injuries in the Young Tennis Athlete

    • Steve Wang, Michael Hausman

    Pages 167-182

11. Tennis Injuries of the Hip and Knee

    • Alexis C. Colvin, Steven M. Andelman

    Pages 183-201

12. Foot and Ankle Injuries in the Young Tennis Athlete

    • Steven B. Weinfeld

    Pages 203-212

13. Erratum to: The Young Tennis Player: Injury Prevention and Treatment

    • Alexis C. Colvin, James N. Gladstone

    Pages E1-E1

14. Back Matter

    Pages 213-214

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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.

• Athletic injury
• Foot injury
• Mental development
• Spine injury
• Sports medicine
• Sports nutrition
• Tennis
• Tennis elbow
• Wrist injury
• Young athlete

“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)

• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

  Alexis C. Colvin, James N. Gladstone

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.

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