In addition to asking about knee problems and inbalance in the hams and
quads, I am interested in back problems with gymnasts. With the increased
numbers of young females being progressed rather rapidly in their training,
I believe (though I have no proof) there is a much higher incidence of
spondylolysis in the age group--they seem to be competing at a much higher
level at a much younger age and their bones are not capable of handling the
stresses, hence the injury. This is my observation at this point but I
would like to see if others see a similar trend in young female gymnasts.
Herb Silver, PT
At 01:26 PM 11/22/98 EST, you wrote:
>Is there any site that I can post questions reguarding gymnastics athletes,
>age group 8-13 year old females, reguarding what would be considered normal
>training effects in the gymnastic athlete. I have noticed a particular
muscle
>immbalance between the quadriceps and hamstring musculature, and also
>hypertrophy of the gastroc soleus. I am asking because 4 of the athletes
are
>complaining of knee pain (soreness).
>
>Steve Marcum P.T.
>
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