Open gyms are a popular gymnastics gym activity, but there are extremely serious gym safety considerations and “lifeguard” training that must take place.
Tag Archives: Gym 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.
Beginner Backward Roll Safety Concerns
There are some backward roll safety concerns regarding neck injuries, especially when young beginner gymnasts are first learning them.
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.
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).
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.