The Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science : Tennis

This addition to the Handbook series will allow the tennis coach, athlete, and medical professional responsible for their care to improve technique, training and performance, and to reduce the risk of injury. When injury does occur, **Tennis** will aid quick accurate diagnosis and treatment, and effective rehabilitation so that the tennis player can return to peak performance with the minimum of fuss.Content: Chapter 1 Biomechanics of Tennis (pages 1–28): Chapter 2 The Tennis Racket (pages 29–38): Chapter 3 Shoes and Surfaces in Tennis: Injury and Performance Aspects (pages 39–45): Chapter 4 The Physiological Demands of Tennis (pages 46–53): Chapter 5 Nutrition in Tennis (pages 54–64): Chapter 6 Playing Tennis in the Heat: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (pages 65–74): Chapter 7 Medical Care of Tennis Players (pages 75–95): Chapter 8 Travel and Jet Lag (pages 96–102): Chapter 9 Strength Training, Flexibility Training and Physical Conditioning (pages 103–123): Chapter 10 Pre?Participation Profiling for Tennis (pages 124–138): Chapter 11 Specific Problems for the Young Tennis Player (pages 139–146): Chapter 12 Pathophysiology of Tennis Injuries—An Overview (pages 147–154): Chapter 13 Foot Problems in Tennis (pages 155–164): Chapter 14 Ankle Problems in Tennis (pages 165–175): Chapter 15 Lower Leg and Achilles Tendon Problems in Tennis (pages 176–185): Chapter 16 Knee Injuries in Tennis (pages 186–203): Chapter 17 Spine Injuries in Tennis (pages 204–222): Chapter 18 Hand and Wrist Injuries in Tennis (pages 223–232): Chapter 19 Elbow Injuries in Tennis (pages 133–247): Chapter 20 Shoulder Injuries in Tennis (pages 248–261): Chapter 21 Rehabilitation Principles of Injuries in Tennis (pages 262–277): Chapter 22 The Psychology of Tennis: Gaining the Mental Advantage (pages 178–190): Chapter 23 ITF Involvement in Tennis Medicine and Science (pages 291–295): Chapter 24 Medical Services in Men's and Women's Professional Tennis (pages 296–302):

Tennis is a further volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science Series, published under the auspices of the International Olympic Committee. It summarizes key aspects of training the tennis-playing athlete, including biomechanics, equipment, nutrition and common injuries.

It aims to provide sport doctors, coaches, athletes and physical therapists with an authoritative, but easily digested, overview of the scientific principles and practical aspects of training tennis players.

This new addition to the Handbook series will allow the tennis coach, athlete, and medical professional responsible for their care to improve technique, training and performance, and to reduce the risk of injury. When injury does occur, Tennis will aid quick accurate diagnosis and treatment, and effective rehabilitation so that the tennis player can return to peak performance with the minimum of fuss.

This handbook will allow health professionals, tennis coaches and players to improve technique, training and performance, while reducing the risk of injury. If injury does occur, the book will aid quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment As the term suggests, biomechanics involves a study of the structure and function of the human body using mechanics.