Overview
This book presents the most current information on the treatment of athletes involved in gymnastics, a multifaceted sport with unique demands on its participants that can lead to a myriad of medical conditions and injury patterns. It opens with an introduction to the history of gymnastics and a brief review of gymnastics disciplines and events. An overview of gymnastics injury epidemiology lays the foundation for the rest of the book. Growth and developmental issues are also discussed in detail, as many young gymnasts train long hours before or during puberty. Concepts related to the biomechanics of gymnastics, common overuse and acute musculoskeletal injuries, psychological issues, concussions, as well as rehabilitation and return-to-play principles round out the presentation. Throughout, there is the emphasis that young athletes are not simply small adults, and that they have unique needs and considerations for evaluation and treatment. Written andedited by experts in the field, some of whom are former gymnasts themselves, Gymnastics Medicine covers all of the relevant information on evaluation, management and return-to-play for sports medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise scientists, and mental health professionals.
Full Product Details
Author: Emily Sweeney
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition: 1st ed. 2020
Weight: 0.665kg
ISBN: 9783030262907
ISBN 10: 3030262901
Pages: 355
Publication Date: 17 October 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
The book is written for a spectrum of health practitioners who may be involved in the care of gymnasts. ... The visuals are engaging and provided much appreciated support to me as a more visual learner. The tables present a quick and clear reference point. I was impressed by the thoughtfulness and detail that has been included. This is a high-quality text that is useful to both generalists and specialists alike. (Aubrey Bridges, Doody's Book Reviews, January 8, 2021)
The book is written for a spectrum of health practitioners who may be involved in the care of gymnasts. ... This is a high-quality text that is useful to both generalists and specialists alike. (Aubrey Bridges, Doody's Book Reviews, January 8, 2021)
""The book is written for a spectrum of health practitioners who may be involved in the care of gymnasts. ... The visuals are engaging and provided much appreciated support to me as a more visual learner. The tables present a quick and clear reference point. I was impressed by the thoughtfulness and detail that has been included. This is a high-quality text that is useful to both generalists and specialists alike."" (Aubrey Bridges, Doody's Book Reviews, January 8, 2021)
Author Information
Emily Sweeney, MD, Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA
