Her huge fan base around the world is happy, happy.
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Category: floor (women)
Let’s watch Sarah. Again.
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reducing Gymnastics leg injury
Dave Tilley:
Issues like stress fractures, ankle sprains, growth plate inflammation, ACL or meniscus tears, Achilles injuries, and overuse cartilage break down are seen throughout all levels of gymnastics. These injuries all have a common overlap in being โimpactโ based….
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On the upside, all that impact results in gymnasts having very dense bones.
On the downside, every coach needs to constantly assess the training plan to minimize the risk of traumatic and chronic injuries.
Dave has some advice.
1. Temporarily Reduce Workloads and Impact Volume
2. Diagnose and Get Medical Care Quickly
3. Be Patient
4. Manage Soft Tissue Daily (Manual Therapy and Stretching)
5. Use Ice Baths and Compression Nightly
6. Land Properly
7. Slowly Rebuild Knee and Ankle Joint Strength Following Injury
8. Slowly Rebuild Impact Volume Following Rehab
9. Correct Technical Issues (Steep Take off and Landing Short)
The other more obvious piece, although itโs shockingly not addressed, is that gymnasts simply need to stop landing short and destroying their ankles all the time. Mistakes obviously happen here and there, but the reality is that far too many gymnasts are being allowed to land very short on a daily basis. …
10. Build Leg Strength with Physical Preparation Programs
11. Track Growth
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11 CRUCIAL WAYS TO COMBAT IMPACT KNEE AND ANKLE INJURIES IN GYMNASTICS
Natalie Wojcik – Floor
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Sarah. Sarah. Sarah. ๐
Sarah Finnegan won the AA 39.8. FX with a 10.0 as well as Bars. AND she tied for the Beam title.
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Maria Filatova – 1979 Floor
why we love Katelyn Ohashi
Gutsy move for the gymnast ranked #1 on Floor. A new routine.
She’s dropped Michael Jackson music and choreography.
espnW: Did the outcry towards Michael Jackson after the release of “Leaving Neverland” factor into your decision?
Ohashi: Honestly, in the back of my mind it did, because of the platform that I have. The goal of my routine is pure joy, and after the documentary, not everyone was feeling that way, and you can never discredit someone’s feelings. So yes, it was in the back of my mind because my main goal is to find as much joy as possible in this routine. …
espnW: I know you added Beyonce in here as well — was it intentional to feature all female artists?
Ohashi: It was indeed deliberate. …
espnW: What do you hope fans take away, or remember, from this routine? And from your amazing collegiate career?
Ohashi: I hope they can remember how I speak openly about a lot of the issues that are close to my heart. I think I have a passionate heart about women’s empowerment, and I am very compassionate towards people who have spoken out. And I hope that by changing my routine, I can be remembered for being more than a gymnast. It’s about understanding issues and having a bigger platform than just the sport.
espnW.com – How UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi’s spectacular routine came to be
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McKenna Kelley interview
Mary Lou’s daughter missed her Junior season with a ruptured Achilles tendon. It’s great to see it holding out through her final year.
Or is it her final season? … She’s considering applying for a 5th year.
McKenna is well spoken, energetic and enthusiastic in an interview right after her first 10.0 score.
She feels she’s been the most enthusiastic cheerleader on a team of rah rah team-first athletes. I’m not surprised. She considering doing some motivational speaking in future.
Watch D-D when she sticks her double tuck dismount.
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Claudia Fragapane – new Floor
Claudia will be competing Europeans, replacing Kelly Simm who had to withdraw due to a foot fracture.
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Jade Carey – Floor
Baku Final
1. Jade Carey USA 14.600
2. Lara Mori ITA 13.866
3. Vanessa Ferrari ITA 13.733
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She won Vault, as well. Olympic qualifying points!
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