Injuries to elite gymnasts over 10 yr

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  • PFPeter Fricker
    Peter Fricker
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Abstract
1991 (inclusive). The injuries were categorized according to type of injury and their- specific anatomical distribution. The study also analyzes the incidence of stress fractures in the gymnasts and the prevalence of spondylolysis. Although it is noted from the literature that gymnastics can be a hazardous sport, this study demonstrates an absence of catastrophic injuries and a low number of severe injuries. ©1993The American College of Sports Medicine...