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A member asked:
Had my stitches out, wound not completely healed, can i start to lift heavy weights again and go back to gyming?
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No: When the wound is completely healed into scar tissue it will be stronger than the surrounding skin. Stressing the wound with weight lifting and the extra movement of gymnastics before it's healed can cause it to burst open. Go easy. Patience will pay big dividends.
Answered 12/10/2013
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