tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
1) First I want everyone to know Larry has never done anything to me. I only really had problems with my ankle and he was always professional and i never had any bad experiences with him.
2) I will be choosing to support these women. …
Vanessa was a long time National Team member. (1995-2001)
Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney Gretchen Whitmer said a “handful” of people who say they were victims of a Michigan State University doctor have contacted her since an article was published Monday detailing the accounts of two women who allege the doctor sexually abused them.
“As soon as publicity was given to this, more people have reached out,” she said.
Michigan State University police also have received additional complaints …
That article links to contact information for investigators.
USA Gymnastics recently learned that the database of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has been hacked and that drug-testing reports for several U.S. Olympic athletes, including Simone Biles, have been breached. …
“Simone has filed the proper paperwork per USADA and WADA requirements, and there is no violation,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. …
Suicide Prevention Day.
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Dr. Sands feels many coaches are filling training plans with exercises that do not contribute towards the final goal.
“You need to do those exercises that are important for transfer to your sport. And not much else.“
Unnecessary training is a waste of time and may even contribute to overuse injury.
The number of training hours should cycle over the season and even over the week. Recovery should be better planned.
Listen to Dr. William A. Sands on The Gymnast Care Podcast AUDIO (37 min).
You might find some good ideas here.
• Jumping and Landing Mechanics
• Core Control
• Splits Alignment
• Press Handstands, Handstand Holds, Back Tucks
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There’s not much evidence that Elastic therapeutic tape (KT Tape) works. But if an athlete believes it works, there might be some benefit.
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Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Alex Naddour and many other Olympians try anything to gain every slight improvements in performance.
There’s little scientific proof ‘cupping’ helps Olympic athletes. Could it still give them a boost?
It’s difficult to tell.
If it were not the Olympics, she would have stopped. As a sensible precaution.
The Olympic and British medical teams should use this case study for future consideration.
17-year-old British gymnast Ellie Downie courageous, but should she have been allowed to return?
Here’s the VIDEO if you want to watch it.
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