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Contact Hours2 Hours
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Spine: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport
NOTE: This course is not available as part of our subscription plans. This course must be purchased individually.
Course Description
This course is part 4 of a 10-part series which may be taken independently or as a part of Gymnastics Sports Medicine Certification (GSMC) offered by MedGym (For further details regarding the GSMC click HERE.)
Spine injuries in gymnastics are both prevalent and can be decreased with identifying risk factors, proper body training and preparation, and adherence to body mechanics. Both acute and chronic back pain exist throughout the sport regardless of age. Identification of the etiology from performance analysis to movement pattern identification is equally as important as diagnostics and subsequent protocols. This course will bring awareness to movement patterns and trends related to chronic spine diagnoses and a niche, sports-specific return-to-performance that combines proper rehab techniques and future re-injury reduction.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Summarize gymnastics injury prevention methods for the spine and core that can be applied within and outside of training.
- Explain the diagnostic process for orthopedic and pediatric injuries most commonly seen in the spine and core of gymnasts.
- Recall partial sport participation with specific injuries of the core and spine.
- Describe a return to sport protocol for specific injuries of the spine.
- Recognize the predisposition to spine and core injuries based on age, level, and training cycle demand.
- Identify the most common spine injuries within the sport of gymnastics.
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Prerequisites
None
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Educational Level
Basic
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Other
Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to complete a 10 question post-test with a minimum passing score of 70%.