Biomechanics related to injury
In Artistic Gymnastics, mechanical load acts on the biological response matrix in a single or a multiple series over seconds, hours, days, weeks, and years. The mechanical exercise stimulus (MES)…
Gymnastics injury prevention
There are only a few studies that have scientifically tested preventive measures in gymnastics. Additionally, to date, no studies have examined factors that impact the likelihood of a prevention strategy…
Energy needs and weight management for gymnasts
and 50 kcal kg–1 per day, respectively. This may be a helpful target for those working with athletes and is similar to what is suggested by Manore et al. (2007)….
Gymnastics psychology
Keeping the factors just described in mind, the first and foremost goal in gymnastics psychology is to optimize the person–environment relationship with regard to a given task in order to…
Biomechanics: Injury mechanisms and risk factors
Results of studies attempting to investigate analytical epidemiology should be viewed with caution given the design limitations present in nearly all such studies. In most cases, these studies are able…
