Injury Prevention in Gymnastics
Carsten Scheibye
Orthotics I Biomechanics I Gait Analysis I Diabetic Foot Care I Foot Posture I Orthopaedic Rehabilitation I Foot Insoles
The high complexity of skills and maneuvers required in gymnastics, coupled with the long hours of training performed on different equipment, can make a gymnast considerably prone to injuries of the lower extremity.
These injuries can significantly alter a gymnast’s overall quality of life by increasing the risk of developing early degenerative musculoskeletal disorders in addition to having a direct impact on performance.
As outlined by Elizabeth Bradshaw in her study on the use of biomechanical approaches in identifying and quantifying injury mechanisms and risk factors in women’s artistic gymnastics, the four stages of injury prevention include – identification of the magnitude of the injury problem; identification of the causes and mechanisms of injury; development and implementation of injury prevention strategies; and assessment of the effectiveness of the injury prevention measures.
While considering the multifactorial nature of injuries in gymnastics, a thorough evaluation of both internal ................ Continue reading on mass4d.com: Injury Prevention in Gymnastics
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