Gymnastics is a popular sport for both men and women, with close to 5 million athletes participating in the sport in the US across all
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How Sports Psychology Helps Athletes and Performers with Lauren Loberg, PhD
Professional athletes are celebrated for possessing extraordinary physical abilities, as well as the incomparable mental toughness necessary to succeed in competitive athletics. With so much
The Best Treatments For Patellar Tendonitis
In this week’s episode of the Sports Medicine Weekly podcast, Dr. Brian Cole is joined by a Rush physical therapist to discuss the best ways
Knee Injuries Seen in Gymnasts
Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse of the area. A common
6 Tips to Remain Healthy During a Modified Gymnastics Season
The ongoing pandemic has changed many of our everyday lives including those of athletes, many of which had to completely stop, pause or alter the
Shin Splints in Gymnasts
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American Ninja Warrior back to Competition after ACL Tear
EMILY ‘S STORY Before my injury, I was an All Star cheerleader and an American Ninja Warrior competitor. I tore my ACL at practice on
Flipping, flying, twisting, and turning: Gymnasts make it look easy, but it’s hard on the body
Gymnastics is tough. (If you?ve watched ?Make It or Break It? ? and hey, it?s okay to admit you?ve seen it once or twice ?
Ankle Strengthening for Tumbling Athletes
Gymnasts and cheerleaders are two types of athletes whose sports require tumbling. Tumbling can range from cartwheels to more complex flips and twists. Regardless of
