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.
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
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