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Gymnastics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim
| Gymnastics [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 617.1/027644 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CaineDennis John <1949->
RussellKeith <1944-> LimLiesbeth |
| Collana | Handbook of sports medicine and science |
| Soggetto topico |
Gymnastics
Gymnastics injuries Gymnasts - Health and hygiene Sports medicine |
| ISBN |
1-118-35757-4
1-118-35753-1 1-118-35756-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787327503321 |
| Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Gymnastics / / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim
| Gymnastics / / edited by Dennis J. Caine, Keith Russell, Liesbeth Lim |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 617.1/027644 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
CaineDennis John <1949->
RussellKeith <1944-> LimLiesbeth |
| Collana | Handbook of sports medicine and science |
| Soggetto topico |
Gymnastics
Gymnastics injuries Gymnasts - Health and hygiene Sports medicine |
| ISBN |
1-118-35757-4
1-118-35753-1 1-118-35756-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| 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 |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910828666903321 |
| Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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