Tag Archives: Gymnastics Safety

10 Steps Toward Zero Gymnastics Injuries

In kids’ gymnastics, there must be zero tolerance for conditions that could potentially cause gymnastics injuries & the goal of zero injuries is achievable. Continue reading

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Beginner Backward Roll Safety Concerns

There are some backward roll safety concerns regarding neck injuries, especially when young beginner gymnasts are first learning them. Continue reading

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The Reasons for Gymnasts’ Injuries? – Part 3 – FIG

The move to the open scoring system has generated a number of serious complaints, one of which is that gymnasts are suffering more injuries. Continue reading

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The Reasons for Gymnasts’ Injuries? – Part 2

There are numerous reasons for gymnasts’ injuries in the gym, but here are some that some coaches may be ignoring (to their gymnast’s risk). Continue reading

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The Reasons for Gymnasts’ Injuries? – Part 1

The Chinese have implied that FIG difficulty rules are responsible for gymnasts’ injuries. including Cheng Fei’s Achilles injury. Not likely Continue reading

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Sport Concussion Assessment Tool for Gymnastics

There is new research on the long-term effects of concussions, especially on young athletes. Here is a diagnostic tool for evaluating gymnast’s concussions. Continue reading

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Extreme Home Makeover Gymnast Style

Former gymnast, chosen by Extreme Makeover Home Edition for its show, was injured attempting triple back in gymnastics pit reminding us all – safety first. Continue reading

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Sports Hydration – A Young Athletes Guide

Sports hydration is a critical safety and performance issue for all athletes and particularly for young gymnasts. Continue reading

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How to Break In Your Gymnastics Grips

There is a surprising amount involved in breaking in a new pair of gymnastics grips. This article will help you get started off on the right foot, er hand. Continue reading

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Her Coach Yells So Much She Wants To Quit

Coach Howard addresses the uncomfortable issue of the long-lasting impact of what coaches (and others) say to children and what you should do about it. Continue reading

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