Question 1

why do women excel in gymnastics?

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Men also: Women, especially the very young, have great flexibility and fearlessness and will accomplish the demands of this sport quite successfully.  Men also have courage but have heavier muscles and less flexibility.  The types of exercises required are defined recognizing these differences and so men can excel but in a different way.

Question 2

can boys gymnastics stunt their growth?

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Temporarily: High intensity sports such as gymnastics can delay onset of puberty and delay growth spurts.  It is not permanent.

Question 3

what are common injuries that occurs in gymnastics?

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Ligamentous: Injuries are usually ones involving tendons and ligaments. Unusual stress and strains on joints can cause tears  in these tissues. More rarely the bones can be affected by the tendons or ligaments pulling away from the bones. Most serious are fractures due to landing incorrectly, this can include neck fractures and paralysis.

Question 4

is the height of a child affected by gymnastics ??

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Gymnastic: yes. It can. Repeated injuries to the growth plates make gymnists at risk of stunting their growth, especially if all the injuries occur before growth plates close

Question 5

what are common injuries in gymnastics? how can they be avoided?

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Ligamentous: Injuries are usually ones involving tendons and ligaments. Unusual stress and strains on joints can cause tears  in these tissues. More rarely the bones can be affected by the tendons or ligaments pulling away from the bones. Most serious are fractures due to landing incorrectly, this can include neck fractures and paralysis. Stretching, strength exercises, practice can minimize these risks.

Question 6

does recreational gymnastics (2 hours/week) stunt children's growth?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Two hours of gymnastics a week is not typically associated with stunted growth in otherwise healthy and well nourished children.

Question 7

can a child with lcpd continue in tumbling and gymnastics as tolerated?

Accepted Answer

Legg Calve Perthes: This question is best answered by the child's orthopedic specialist, however, it depends on the age of the child and severity of disease.  Generally, limited running and jumping is recommended in order to help the femoral head stay as round as possible.  If this is not done, the treatment progress to more limiting things like PT, crutches, casts, or even surgery.

Question 8

can gymnastics be a cause of my lordosis?

Accepted Answer

Lordosis: High level gymnastics can sometimes lead to stress fractures in the lumbar spine called spondylolysis.  This can cause increased lordosis.  This can be diagnosised with diagnostic tests such as x-rays, mdi, CT scan.

Question 9

would doing gymnastics limit my child's height?

Accepted Answer

No: Participating in gymnastics will not limit your child's height.

Question 10

is it possible for an overweight person to do gymnastics?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Possible yes but prudence dictates getting medical clearance and training carefully and  appropriately. Whether its ago of idea is an individual question.

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