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Common Gymnastics Injuries

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Wrist Sprains

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Common Causes: Repetitive pressure on wrists, falls. Prevention Tips: Proper technique, wrist guards, strengthening exercises.

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Rotator Cuff Injuries

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Common Causes: Repetitive arm movements, falls. Prevention Tips: Shoulder-strengthening exercises, proper warm-up, avoiding overuse.

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Patellar Tendonitis

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Common Causes: Repetitive jumping, overuse. Prevention Tips: Strengthening leg muscles, proper warm-up, limiting high-impact activities.

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Lower Back Strains

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Common Causes: Hyperextensions, twisting motions. Prevention Tips: Core strengthening, flexibility training, correct technique.

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Stress Fractures

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Common Causes: Overuse, repetitive impact. Prevention Tips: Cross-training, proper nutrition, adequate footwear.

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Elbow Dislocations

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Common Causes: Falls on an outstretched arm, direct blows. Prevention Tips: Fall technique training, strengthening surrounding muscles, protective gear.

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Meniscal Injuries

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Common Causes: Twisting movements, forceful bending. Prevention Tips: Flexibility training, proper technique, muscle strengthening.

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Finger Fractures

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Common Causes: Bent fingers during falls, direct trauma. Prevention Tips: Taping fingers, being mindful of hand placement, fall training.

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Groin Pulls

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Common Causes: Sudden changes in direction, overstretching. Prevention Tips: Warm-up exercises, flexibility training, strength conditioning.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears

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Common Causes: Sudden stops, incorrect landings. Prevention Tips: Plyometric exercises, technique training, agility drills.

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Hamstring Strains

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Common Causes: Overstretching, explosive movements. Prevention Tips: Hamstring stretches, strength training, warm-up before activities.

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

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Common Causes: Repetitive twisting motions, excessive arm use. Prevention Tips: Limiting stress-inducing activities, elbow strengthening programs, throwing technique modification.

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Ankle Sprains

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Common Causes: Landing awkwardly, over-rotation. Prevention Tips: Ankle strengthening, proper footwear, taping or bracing.

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Achilles Tendonitis

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Common Causes: Overuse, tight calf muscles. Prevention Tips: Calf stretches, gradual increase in activity, proper rest and recovery.

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Labral Tears

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Common Causes: Repetitive shoulder movements, acute trauma. Prevention Tips: Shoulder stabilization exercises, technique correction, regular breaks from high stress activities.

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