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… this sport is simply too dangerous.

Canadian gymnast Peng Peng Lee was injured in the first day of training at Canadian Championships. On Vault landing, Double Twisting Yurchenko. On the same skill she dislocated her kneecap last year. The same knee was injured.

Fans everywhere are wishing a speedy recovery.

Photo via Grace Chiu on Facebook.

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The true winner of the 2000 Olympics, Andreea Raducan, has released an autobiography. In Romanian.

Dowisk reports that an English translation is planned.

She’s on a National book tour May 19 to June 30.

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Details on her Facebook page.

related – Shawn Johnson’s book video trailer

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Terrible.

2010 world vault champion Thomas Bouhail (France) publicly accused doctors of medical negligence, nearly six months after the Christmas Eve accident that may have cut short his brilliant gymnastics career.

On Dec. 24, Bouhail suffered a broken tibia and torn knee ligaments in a fall off high bar. He held a press conference Friday afternoon, speaking publicly for the first time about the incident …

“I almost lost my leg,” he said. “It’s a miracle it was saved. I’ve undergone 15 operations and they’ve taken a lot of my muscle. Today, I still cannot lift my foot.” …

IG – Devastated Bouhail Accuses Doctors of Negligence

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This is interesting. Yao Jinnan getting treatment from an American physiotherapist. She’s on China’s physiotherapy team for the 2012 Olympics.

Yao has some shoulder problem. But some of these exercises are for injury prevention.

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Dr. Larry Nassar on Facebook:

15 months after her injury, Kathryn Mahoney stands in physical therapy.

Never give up, Strong Mind, Strong Will, Strong Heart!!!

Watch the video on Facebook.

related – The Kathryn Mahoney Story VIDEO (May 2011)

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This technology is here.

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network, an Allentown, Pennsylvania-based innovator in the rehabilitation of physical and cognitive disabilities, today received the third Ekso bionic exoskeleton in the United States. …

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That was his first attempt at “walking” by himself.

Another test case, Mr Follett, reports after 10 sessions using the device:

“I really enjoy using it and I seem to improve after every use and walk.”

… Dr Suad Trebinjac, a consultant and head of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rashid Hospital, said the main question was how often it needed to be charged.

Bionics put him back on his feet

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See what I mean.

Jayd Lukenchuk on Facebook:

Hard days work at the gym by @zacharydlang at #gymnastics #gross #crazy — with Zac Lang.

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Jim Rand sends the bad news:

Canadian Sr gymnast Scott Chandler, age 36-years 8 months, blew his Achilles on Saturday on a set for double back. Scott has never had any previous Achilles pain. He had surgery on Saturday.

Get well quickly, buddy.

Scott’s competed 17 National Championships. So far.

Don’t count out a comeback. Achilles heal stronger than ever.

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Really, really bad news.

… 2012 Olympic medal prospect Thomas Bouhail underwent 15 operations in just six weeks and is now fighting to walk again, two months after a horror fall in training, his brother, Mickael, revealed …’

Bouhail, won a silver medal in the vault at the 2008 Olympics and gold medal at the 2010 World Championships, fractured his left leg after falling off the high bar on Christmas Eve.

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It’s not at all certain that Thomas will ever be able to come back to Gymnastics.

Leave messages on his official website.

(via Full Twist)

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UCLA had their second Achilles rupture of the season.

Dana McDonald 2012
Lichelle Wong 2012

Vanessa Zamarripa in 2011

… who else?

They must average one / year.

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I actually agree with Miss Val. Achilles seems to be near unpreventable for powerful, older gymnasts. College girls are more at risk than Elite, I’d say.

One bit of good news … Sydney Sawa is in great shape and hopes to be back in 2 weeks.

(via Balance Beam Situation)

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Click through to Facebook to see the whole thing.

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Canadian gymnast Jessica Savona 6 months after ACL surgery August 12th, 2011.

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Savona will not compete at Elite Canada this weekend, but will do a “verification” Friday.

Like Mustafina, who had a similar ACL injury on Vault landing, Savona’s prognosis is excellent.

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UCLA’s Dana McDonald ruptured her Achilles tendon at the IGI/Chicago Style NCAA Invitational.

She was doing a demo Floor routine.

Best wishes for a recovery getting that Achilles better than new, Dana.

… I’ve not yet seen any summary of season ending injuries out of the NCAA so far this year. Is this the first Achilles?

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