A very comprehensive and well-written book about the most common tennis
injuries. I certainly wish something like this had been available 25
years ago.--Fred Stolle, member of the International Tennis Hall of
Fame.
Maintaining fitness is a high priority for people of all ages,
especially those of us addicted to tennis. This book can help you
improve not only your game but your quality of life as well.--David N.
Dinkins, USTA and USPTR Board Member and former mayor of New York City.
It would be hard to find a more comprehensive or comprehensible guide to
preparing for tennis play, not to mention preventing and treating tennis
injuries. Every tennis player--beginning, intermediate, and
advanced--could benefit from Dr. Levy's and Mark Fuerst's
efforts.--Shimon-Craig Van Collie, author of Tennis: The Lifetime Sport.
From the authors of the classic Sports Injury Handbook, this top-notch
manual of easy-to-follow tennis do's and don'ts is all you need to
prevent injuries, treat common symptoms, and improve your conditioning,
flexibility, and strength, so you can pick up the pace on your serve or
unload a return that won't come back. Dr. Allan Levy's practical
knowledge of tennis fitness is indispensable for players at every skill
level--from absolute beginners to club champions.
Developed from his own experience treating recreational and professional
tennis players, Dr. Levy's program features refreshingly simple
stretches and exercises you can do on or off the court. For ease of use,
the main part of the book is organized by area of the body. You'll learn
how to recognize and treat injuries and determine when it is safe to
play again. Packed with clear illustrations and practical advice, the
Tennis Injury Handbook features:
* Specific training ideas to improve your game and prevent injuries.
* Easy-to-follow techniques for stretching, conditioning, and
rehabilitation.
* Expert advice on what foods to eat before, during, and after
playing.
* The pluses and minuses of a variety of tennis gadgets on the
market.
* A complete guide to tennis injuries from head to toe--how to
recognize them and how to heal them.
