Skip to main content

Health Resources

Category: Gymnastics
Home > Blog
Menu and filters

Stretching Safely in Gymnastics

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnasts require more flexibility than the general athlete to perform the necessary skills of their sport. Summertime is a great...
(more…)

The Importance of Strengthening the Gymnast’s Elbow

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Gymnastics offers a unique perspective, even allowing some athletes to see the world upside down!
(more…)

Correction of Muscle Imbalances for Gymnasts and Cheerleaders

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Athletico

Most people agree that gymnasts and cheerleaders must be very strong and flexible. Although each athlete is different, patterns of...
(more…)

6 Tips for a Healthy High School Gymnastics Season

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Athletico

The gymnastics and cheer seasons’ are underway! Check out our second blog focusing on staying healthy during the gymnastics and cheerleading season....
(more…)

Wrist Pain in Gymnasts and Cheerleaders

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Athletico

The gymnastics and cheer seasons’ are picking up intensity! Check out our first of two blogs focusing on staying healthy...
(more…)

How to Safely Learn the Splits

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Athletico

Coaches, parents and athletes often ask me, “What is the best way to learn or improve upon doing the splits?”...
(more…)

5 Tips to Staying Healthy in Gymnastics

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Athletico

Editor’s Note: Today’s post is written by Amy Bell, PT, DPT. Amy is Athletico’s Gymnastics and Cheerleading Program Manager. Young gymnasts...
(more…)