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Noticed that gold medalist had fingers that bent back/ whatsup with her?
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Very flexible: Most gymnasts in particular are very flexible in their joints. The same flexibility that allows them to perform splints of bring their legs behind their head also provides laxity in their fingers. Unfortunely, too much laxity can cause problems also.
Answered 8/9/2012
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