Gymnastics Injuries: Treatment, Prevention & Rehabilitation
Expert Gymnastics Injury Care at Back In Action
Gymnastics Injury Treatment, Rehabilitation & Prevention
Gymnastics is a sport of precision, flexibility, power, and control, yet its athletic demands put gymnasts at elevated risk for injury. From elite competitors to recreational youth athletes, understanding gymnastics injuries their causes, treatments, and prevention is essential for long-term performance and safe participation.
At Back In Action, we provide evidence-based care, targeted rehabilitation, and expert injury prevention strategies tailored specifically to gymnasts.
Dr. Scott Christie, co-founder of Back In Action, brings unmatched expertise in gymnastics injury care, rehabilitation science, and performance optimization.
What Makes Gymnastics Rehabilitation Unique?
Gymnastics often involve complex interactions between strength, flexibility, balance, and technique.
Gymnastics injuries are rarely isolated to a single structure they often involve complex interactions between strength, flexibility, balance, and technique.
Effective rehabilitation:
✔ Restores biomechanical alignment
✔ Improves strength and mobility
✔ Enhances neuromuscular control
✔ Reinforces safe movement patterns
✔ Supports pain-free return to gymnastics performance
Comprehensive rehabilitation at Back In Action follows a phased approach:
Phase 1: Evaluation & Diagnosis
Detailed assessment of movement patterns, joint stability, pain generators, strength deficits, and flexibility limitations.
Phase 2: Targeted Therapy
Manual treatment, corrective exercise, stability training, and sport-specific conditioning.
Phase 3: Functional Integration
Neuromuscular retraining, balance and proprioception work, landing technique refinement, and skill-specific drills.
Phase 4: Return-to-Gymnastics Protocol
Gradual progression into gymnastics skills enhancing confidence and reducing reinjury risk.
Most Common Gymnastics Injuries
Gymnastics Injury Treatment at Back in Action
We integrate clinical expertise with the specific physical demands of gymnastics.
Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Care
At Back In Action, gymnastics injury treatment is individualized and science-driven. We integrate clinical expertise with the specific physical demands of gymnastics.
What to Expect
✔ Detailed movement & strength assessment
✔ Manual therapy and joint mobilization
✔ Targeted exercise prescription
✔ Proprioceptive and neuromuscular re-education
✔ Sport-specific drills and conditioning
✔ Progressive return-to-skill planning
Concussion & Head Injury Care
Head injuries can occur in gymnastics landings and dismounts. Our care includes:
✔ Concussion screening
✔ Vestibular and balance rehabilitation
✔ Graduated return-to-sport progression
Preventing Gymnastics Injuries
Strength & Stability
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Core strength for spinal support
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Lower extremity strength for impact absorption
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Upper extremity strength for speed and control
Technique Training
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Landing mechanics
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Handstand and tumbling alignment
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Safe progression of skills
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Coach and athlete education
Recovery & Load Management
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Monitoring training volume
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Adequate rest and recovery
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Early response to pain or fatigue
Why Athletes Choose
Dr. Scott Christie
Dr. Scott Christie is a respected authority in sports rehabilitation, specializing in gymnastics injury care and performance enhancement. With decades of experience in clinical practice, exercise science, and athlete rehabilitation, Dr. Christie has helped hundreds of gymnasts recover from injury and reach their peak.
Dr. Christie’s Expertise Includes:
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Gymnastics biomechanics and functional performance
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Rehabilitation for complex joint and soft tissue injuries
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Longitudinal injury prevention and athlete monitoring
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Concussion management and vestibular rehabilitation
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Youth athlete growth plate injury understanding
Dr. Christie believes that the best rehabilitation is sport-specific and gymnastics demands unique solutions tailored to its athletes’ strength, flexibility, and technical requirements.
CONTACT US
Have questions or ready to take the next step? Contact us using the information below to schedule an appointment or speak with our team. We’re happy to help you get started.