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Advice for Gymnasts, Coaches Corner

Injury Prevention for Wrist Pain

According to Physiotherapist Dani Davey, weight-bearing exercises such as handstands, bridges, planks and tumbling can cause frequent wrist pain in gymnasts, cheerleaders, acrobats and dancers. To prevent wrist pain or injury, it’s important that athletes work on their motion extension and strength exercises before doing any of these movements. The below image portrays the recommended motion of extension. Measure the angle between the forearm and … Continue reading Injury Prevention for Wrist Pain

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Advice for Gymnasts, Advice for Parents, Coaches Corner

How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape

According to Nationwide Children’s, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. Besides the physical support that taping can offer to an ankle, taping can also increase proprioception (the body’s ability to know where it is in space) and helps improve the overall control of the ankle. In the final episode of … Continue reading How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape

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Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance

Bridges are an essential skill to master in the sport of gymnastics. This exercise has several variations and is a great way to build core muscles and strength which are needed when performing various gymnastics moves! For this week’s Tips and Tricks, the team at Neophyte Performance demonstrates how to perfect the Moon Bridge. But before starting out, make sure to warm up and strengthen your ankles! According to Coach Maddye, to be able to complete … Continue reading Moon Bridge Drills With Neophyte Performance

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How to Use An Incline Mat to Ace Those Acro Drills

Incline gymnastics mats or wedges are very versatile in regards to gymnastics, acro, cheerleading, dance and tumbling. They come in a small and a large size, and are a training aid that can be used for a variety of different manoeuvres and acing techniques when it comes to training regularly. The Gym Spot and Beats Per Minute Performing Arts have come together to show you … Continue reading How to Use An Incline Mat to Ace Those Acro Drills

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