An expert explains how gymnasts can work to safely meet the demands of their sport and recover from injuries
Tag: Gymnastics
Gymnasts’ Injury Risk Increases on Stiffer Competition Floors
Gymnasts who compete on stiffer floors than their training floors have a higher risk of experiencing an Achilles tendon rupture due to the positioning of their ankles, according to new research from the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in New Mexico.
Women’s gymnastics leads NCAA sports with most preseason concussions
Women’s gymnastics has the highest rate of preseason concussion of all NCAA sports, with women gymnasts experiencing concussions at a rate 50% higher than football players.