Dave Tilley interviews one of his medical colleagues on the topic.
Lenny Macrina on reducing ACL injuries. Lenny is a Physical Therapist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and a highly acclaimed researcher.
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Some highlights posted on the Masters of Sport Facebook group:
- The weak point in the chain is the growth plate.
- We must do better time management with how many hours we are asking adolescent athletes to train.
- We need periodization more than ever! Athletes need the time to rest, athletes need the time to recover.
- How much is too much?
- Base line data helps reduce the risk of injury
- Teaching proper jump and landing techniques can reduce the rate of injury …
- … safe landing asks for the feet to be should width apart
- Use all muscle groups to help land
- The Code of Points is aesthetically based, not medically based.
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In addition to the above, a HUGELY important factor in reducing/eliminating ACL tears is for the gymnast to have COMPLETED the twisting rotation prior to contact with the floor. Archaev in his book suggests a minimum of 0.1 tenth of a second and preferably 0.2 so that the gymnast can actually look down and spot (and therefore control) the landings……being strong and correct posture (and I’m a fervent believer in both!) can overcome many of the problems of under-rotation, but avoiding it by finishing the skill is arguably THE most important factor…..thoughts?
Rick, do NOT get me started on the proposition that the Code is “aesthetically” based!
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