ACL tears and the gymnast – why treating sooner rather than later is key
Elizabeth Melvin2023-07-28T20:59:28+00:00Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz on the ACL and strategies gymnasts can use to decrease their risk of injury.
Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz on the ACL and strategies gymnasts can use to decrease their risk of injury.
As competition season begins for many gymnasts, so does the threat of gymnastics-releated injuries. Dr. Elly Hart sits down with Gymnastics Medicine sponsors Plum Practicewear to explain more.
Ankle sprains and knee injuries, such as meniscus and ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, are the most common gymnastics injuries overall.
Soreness and pain can be difficult to distinguish, especially for our younger gymnasts.