Shawn Johnson recovered from injury

Good article by International Gymnast editor Dwight Normile:

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… After nursing a slight injury to her right leg, 2007 world champion Shawn Johnson should be “100 percent back” this weekend, according to coach Chow Liang.

“Right now we’re in the foundation-building stage and getting her body and mind recovered, and getting ready for the Olympics,” Chow told IG on Friday.

The injury was a stress reaction to her shin, which could have resulted in a stress fracture if left untreated. Johnson has been wearing a walking boot to allow the leg to heal. …

International GYMNAST Magazine Online

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