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Foot Injuries in Rhythmic Gymnasts

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport in which gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus: either a hoop, ball, rope,...
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6 Tips For Practicing Safe Stretching In Dance And Gymnastics

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Dance and gymnastics are two sports that require an extreme amount of mobility and flexibility, as well as strength, power,...
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Self-Care for Gymnasts During Competition Season

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts have a very long season- they usually practice year-round with the main bulk of the competition season occurring during...
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Is A Rip Ruining Your Grip?

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

If you’re a gymnast, you know the pain and inconvenience of sustaining a rip. Rips are a common and painful...
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Should Gymnasts Lift Weights?

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts are strong, and they have to be to do their amazing tumbling passes, hang and spin on the bars,...
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Overuse Foot and Ankle Injuries in Gymnasts

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Foot and ankle injuries can occur during various sports, but a shoe or cleat may protect the foot from more...
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Hand and Wrist Injuries in Gymnasts

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics is a unique sport where athletes spend a large amount of time on their hands. Handstands, tumbling, rings, and...
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Top Areas to Foam Roll for Gymnasts

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Warm-up and recovery are important parts of a workout routine that often get overlooked. A dynamic warm-up prepares the body...
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