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. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine 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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-13
9781118357583
eBay Product ID (ePID)
184665717
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Sports Medicine
Author
Liesbeth Lim, Keith Russell, Dennis J. Caine
Publication Name
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science-Gymnastics
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
2454mm
Item Width
1892mm
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Olympic Handbook of Sports Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Liesbeth Lim, Keith Russell, Dennis J. Caine
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