Gymnastics / / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim

• Pubblicazione: Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource : illustrations
• Disciplina: 617.1/027644
• Soggetto topico: Gymnastics; Gymnastics injuries; Gymnasts - Health and hygiene; Sports medicine
• Altri autori: CaineDennis John <1949-> RussellKeith <1944-> LimLiesbeth
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science Gymnastics; Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; PART 1 INTRODUCTION; Chapter 1 The evolution of gymnastics; Gymnastics evolution from the performing arts; Gymnastics evolution from military training; Gymnastics evolution from the medical professions; Gymnastics evolution from the education professions; Gymnastics in the Olympic Games; Contemporary Olympic gymnastics; Summary; Acknowledgment; References; PART 2 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS; Chapter 2 Growth, maturation, and training; Introduction ; Growth, maturation, and development The curve of growth; Growth in stature; Patterns of growth; Development of shape; Biological maturity; Training and growth and maturation; Biological maturation and regular training; Sport selection; Further research; Summary; References; Recommended reading; Chapter 3 Endocrinology; Introduction; Hypothalamic-pituitary axes; GH/IGF-1 axis; Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis; Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; Hypothalamic-pituitary function in childhood; Effects of physical activity on the endocrine system in prepubertal children ; Hypothalamic-pituitary function in adolescence HPG axis in adolescence; GH/IGF-1 axis in adolescence; Stress response; Neuroendocrine regulation of appetite/satiety; Energy balance; Leptin; Ghrelin; Interaction of appetite regulatory systems and control of pubertal maturation; Future research; Summary; References; Recommended reading; Chapter 4 Skeletal health of gymnasts; Introduction; Factors involved in skeletal growth: sensitive period from childhood to adulthood; Mechanisms of adaptive responses of bone to exercise; Exercise as a stimulus for bone site ; Specificity of gymnastics in upper and lower limbs Skeletal responses to mechanical loading at pre-, peri-, and post-pubertal stages; Differential effects of gymnastics on bone mass, density, geometry, architecture, and bone strength index; Bone mineral density; Geometry; Macroarchitecture: bone strength; Microarchitecture; Skeletal health of gymnasts after training cessation; Further research (with questions still to be answered or to be investigated); Summary; References; Recommended reading; Chapter 5 Energy needs and weight management for gymnasts; Introduction ; Energy requirements for gymnasts Energy intake; Carbohydrates; Protein; Fat; Vitamins and minerals; Dieting and disordered eating in gymnasts; Optimizing energy intake and body composition; Recommendations for weight loss interventions in gymnasts; Further research; Summary; References; Recommended reading; PART 3 TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE ASPECTS; Chapter 6 Biomechanics related to injury; Introduction; A tissue response model related to gymnastics; Acute and overuse tissue failure in gymnastics; Mechanical loading of biological structures in gymnastics; Measurement of mechanical loading ; Mechanical exercise stimulus in gymnastics
• Sommario/riassunto: This new entry in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in partnership with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, and endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Gymnastics
• ISBN: 1-118-35757-4; 1-118-35753-1; 1-118-35756-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910828666903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Handbook of sports medicine and science.