Psychological Considerations in the Young Athlete

A Multidisciplinary Approach. Edited by Melissa A. Christino, Emily I. Pluhar and Lyle J. Micheli.

This book provides a broad and multidisciplinary review of psychological aspects of sport participation that are important to consider in young athletes. It discusses the many psychosocial benefits of sports, describes common mental health and body image issues pediatric athletes may suffer from, explains the psychological effects of injury and surgery on young athletes and the importance of mind-body connection, and advocates for safe sport participation and a multidisciplinary approach to the care of young athletes. Bringing together contributions from prominent sports psychologists, sports medicine physicians and surgeons, coaches, and pain management specialists, Psychological Considerations in the Young Athlete combines the most up-to-date research, and serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, therapists, and athletic trainers who serve pediatric and adolescent athletes and sports teams. XIII,265 Seiten mit 12 Farb- und fünf s/w-Abb., gebunden (Contemporary Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Medicine/Springer-Verlag 2023)