Gymnastics rhythmic

Do you know the most common injuries in rhythmic gymnastic?

The most common injuries in rhythmic gymnastics are overuse injuries to the back, knee, calve and foot.

Athlete jumping in the air in a competition, doing the split while bending backwards in the air and looking backwards.

Overuse injuries are often caused by a poor balance between training and recovery, as well as a lack of strength and control. The ankles are especially vulnerable to acute injuries.

You can read more about the most common injuries below.

Common injuries

  • Ankle sprain
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrom
  • Medial tibial stress syndrom
  • Back pain