Gymnastics - Common Injuries

Physical therapy in Elmhurst & Flushing for Dance

Welcome to Energize Physical Therapy's resource about gymnastics' common injuries. Correct treatment of an acute injury will minimize recovery time.  Energize Physical Therapy can also help you prevent re-injury by teaching you how to sustain good posture and muscle balance, prescribing you a thorough stretching regime, and providing tips for gymnastics equipment selection.

Relevant Links:

Lower Body:

• Ankle Sprain and Instability
• Achilles Tendon Problems
• Achilles Tendonopathy
• Plantarfascitis
• Patellofemoral Problems
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
• Meniscal Injuries (Knee)

Spine:

• Lumbar Spondylolysis
• Lumbar Spondylolithesis

Upper Body:

• Rotator Cuff Tears
• Labral Tears
• Shoulder Instability (Subluxations/Dislocations)
• Wrist Ligament Injuries