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Concussions in Gymnasts: Symptoms and Treatment

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics is considered a high risk sport for head and neck injuries. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that...
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6 Key Exercises for Gymnasts to Work On At Home

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Amy Bell, PT, DPT

Gymnastics clubs across the country have been closed for several weeks in order to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19...
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Achilles Tendinitis in Gymnasts

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Tendinitis is a chronic, overuse type of injury that is common in gymnasts as they perform multiple repetitions of their...
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Spotting Safety During Tumbling

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

With many tumbling sports, such as gymnastics and cheerleading, one of the most obvious risks for injury is to the...
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Stretch Rx for Achieving the Splits

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Kathleen Warner PT, DPT, OCS

Is your goal to learn the splits? Beyond just improving flexibility, this skill can be useful for athletes in a...
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Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Male Gymnasts

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics is a sport with large demands on the upper body. Male gymnasts especially rely on the strength and stabilization...
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Common Wrist Injuries in Male Gymnasts

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Male gymnasts encounter different stresses on their joints compared to their female counterparts due to differences in the events they...
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Knee Injury Prevention For Gymnasts

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics is a fun and popular sport for young children and adolescents. As athletes progress in competition, the level and...
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