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WTFC Audio: Dr. Nick DiNubile Training Senior Tennis Players Safely
Nick DiNubile, MD
Dr. DiNubile is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine in private practice in Havertown, Pennsylvania and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. DiNubile has been chosen in “Best Doctors in America” as well as “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons.” He is the author of the bestselling book, FrameWork- Your 7 Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones & Joints (Rodale) and is Executive Producer and host of the award winning national PBS television special, Your Body’s FrameWork. Dr. DiNubile served as special advisor and medical consultant to The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during the 1st Bush Administration, with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chairman. Over several terms, he has advised two US Presidents in areas of fitness, exercise and healthcare reform. Additionally he is the Chief Medical Officer of The American Council on Exercise (ACE), and has served on their Board of Directors. He developed the first of it’s kind advanced certification continuing education program (Your Client’s FrameWork) for personal trainers and fitness professionals that teaches sensible exercise routines and modifications especially for individuals with musculoskeletal ailments. http://www.drnick.com/wp/about/bio/ Continue reading
A summary of “Exercise-induced homeostatic perturbations provoked by single tennis match play with reference to development of fatigue” by Mendez-Villanueva et al. Br J Sports Med. (2007).
A summary of “Exercise-induced homeostatic perturbations provoked by single tennis match play with reference to development of fatigue” by Mendez-Villanueva et al. Br J Sports Med. (2007).
The difference between winning and losing can boil down to a few points at the elite level. These critical points in a match are often late in a match when both players are tired. Furthermore, Continue reading
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WTFC Audio: Jonny Fraser Movement Skills with 10 and Under Players
Jonathan Fraser, CTPS, MTPS
Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Jonny has a wealth of experience in tennis having been a strength and conditioning coach for over seven years, having worked with a range of players from mini tennis to full time professionals. He has a particular interest in youth development. Jonny is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) alongside being a certified Level B coach with the GPTCA and a licensed tennis coach with the LTA. Jonny has certification as a master tennis performance specialist with the International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA). Academically he has an MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Sheffield Hallam University and has also taught at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK teaching on sport science and sports coaching degrees. Continue reading
Audio Recording WTFC 2015: Dean Hollingworth, Developing Strong Core for Tennis
Audio Recording from the World Tennis Fitness Conference 2015: Dean Hollingworth, CTPS, CSCS: Developing a Strong Core in Tennis. Continue reading
International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on youth athletic development
Below you will see the abstract from the full report and also some of the major principles outlined in the report. Please let us know if you agree with the points made and if you have any thoughts specifically related to this topic. Continue reading
Youth Athletic Development: International Olympic Committee Consensus Statement
Below are some of the conclusions from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) consensus statement on youth athletic development which was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Some very interesting conclusions and ideas presented. Very relevant for any Continue reading
Shoulders, Core and Legs: Keys to Great Throwing and Striking Sports Performance in Female Athletes
By LaRue E. Cook
Certified Tennis Performance Specialist
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Trainers can have a significant positive impact on both performance and injury reduction by developing the appropriate strength training program for their athletes. Continue reading
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Physical and Mental Demands of Common Tennis Drills
By Oliver Statham, CTPS iTPA Staff
Elite senior and junior players usually have training time constraints due to either school or year-round tournament commitments. Therefore, understanding the physical and mental demands of drills within a practice session is fundamental to delivering a well-structured periodized program for optimal physical and technical development. Continue reading
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Practical Suggestions To Prevent Travel Stress, Travel Fatigue and Jet Lag
By Oliver Statham, iTPA Staff
Research the health-related conditions in the country you are visiting and ensure your immunizations are current. Click on the following web links for more information about travel-related health requirements at your destination. Continue reading
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Air Pollution: The Unseen Risk to a Player’s Health and Performance
By Oliver Statham, CTPS
The rise in air pollution is currently attributed to 2 million premature deaths each year, ranking it the 13th leading cause of death worldwide.1 Children and elite athletes are particularly susceptible to the negative effects of air pollution and so it is vital to educate them on the importance of preventative approaches to minimize associated risk factors, so as to maximize performance on court and live healthier lives. This article will briefly discuss 1) the composition of air pollution and how various components affect health and performance, 2) why children and elite athletes are particularly vulnerable to such effects, and 3) preventative strategies to deal with highly polluted areas.
Introduction to air pollution
Air pollution comes in the form of particles or gases, and is produced directly from a source or indirectly formed in the atmosphere. The level of air pollution can vary dramatically from country to country (figure 1). The World health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines for acceptable exposure to particular pollutants are listed in Table 1. Continue reading
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