This month sees the beginning of the US Tennis Open, a summer sport that brings with it a whole host of health benefits and, if the proper precautions are not taken, also a risk of skeletal and muscular injuries.
Getting Back on Track – Returning to Exercise Post-Injury
Gymnastics-Related Back Injuries
Gymnastics is a sport that requires high levels of dedication and perseverance. Professional gymnasts display great flexibility and athleticism which are not developed without certain adverse effects to the body over time. As well as risk of injury from falling when performing a move, gymnasts also experience higher risks of back pain due to repeat impacts when landing or pushing off from the ground.