Somersaulting techniques used in high-scoring and low-scoring Roche vaults performed by male Olympic gymnasts

Article Abstract:

A comparison between the somersault techniques used in the Roche vaults performed by the high-scoring and the low-scoring Olympic gymnasts is presented. The techniques leading to a successful Roche vault include timely extension of the body, high velocity, grasping the knees and a proper contact with the mat.

Health aspects, Men's gymnastics

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Low back pain in elite rhythmic gymnasts

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This study discusses about the risks of repetitive and excessive practice upon a rhythmic gymanast. The data show that majority of the gymnasts suffered from back pain and low back injury with accompanying muscle strain and sometimes pars inter-articularis fractures.

United States, Physiological aspects, Training, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Backache, Back pain, Back, Back muscles, Spinal osteophytosis

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Iron status of highly active adolescents: evidence of depleted iron stores in gymnasts

Article Abstract:

Male and female adolescent gymnasts have consistently lower iron stores when compared to athletes from other sports. This puts them at greater risk of developing nonanemic iron deficiency and may ultimately affect their health and performance.

Israel, Statistical Data Included, Research, Measurement, Pediatric diseases, Demographic aspects, Food and nutrition, Iron in the body, Iron (Nutrient), Hematology, Ferritin, Iron deficiency diseases in children, Iron deficiency diseases

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