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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    DD = Dear (or Darling) Daughter Awesome! 💯 for having both solid medical care and a supportive coach. Not everyone has that or even is aware of what to look for. I hope the next several weeks go by quickly for your DD and she has an easy time returning to the gym. The whole advocating for...
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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    My DDs first back injury was early in the competition season her sophomore year. She was a first year L9. Given the severity of her injury (2 stress fractures and a bulging disc) and the fact that she was one of many with back problems in her gym we took a very conservative approach to recovery...
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    Parents Back issue: Edema in the L4 left pedicle

    My DD had two rounds of back issues (stress fractures in L4, L5 the first time, stress reaction in L3 the 2nd time). She was never prescribed the brace. Several of DDs teammates also had back issues and only 1 was prescribed the brace. Most of these kids saw the same ortho so I don't believe it...
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    Coaches Training - school/xmas Holidays

    I'm not a coach but a parent. I would have loved for my kid to have a month off. What a nice break for mind and body and even better for y'all in the southern hemisphere where it's summer and holidays. The level of skills that go with 9/hours of practice should have no problem getting back into...
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    Parents Lower Back Pain During Cast on Bars?

    Yes, the pain can come and go both with a stress fracture and with other disc issues. It's a sign that your DD hasn't had enough time to heal. That's why I suggest pushing for an MRI and seeking treatment from someone who has experience with gymnasts. My DD had a clear xray initially done with...
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    Parents Lower Back Pain During Cast on Bars?

    Back pain on any arching skill is a red flag. Your DD needs to be evaluated by an ortho who has experience working with gymnasts. Ideally she should have an MRI to see what's going on (xrays alone don't always reveal disc problems or stress fractures). You are wise to restrict anything that...
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    Parents "inability to get skills" - questions about this

    Gymnastics is full of skills at all levels that gymnasts don't see themselves getting, but they do. There are two instances where I see a true plateau. First would be persistent mental blocks combined with an inflexible coaching mentality (either not meeting the athlete where they are or...
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    Off Topic Introductions Thread (2025 Version)

    Welcome, @ryanolympian! We are glad you are here. Don't be shy about posting. :)
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    Parents Summer gymnastics sleepaway camps vs. regular team training

    Nah, it wont matter at her age/level if you take her out for camps and vacations. Eventually there will be conversations around other summer activities and vacations but you have a long time before this all needs to be considered.
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    Coaches Skipping levels in Xcel

    Personally, I would not concern myself with other athletes like this. Just sayin.....
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    Parents Potential Safe Sport Violation?

    I’m not sure if it’s a safesport violation. My DD’s gym had a situation where the head coach was placed on the permanently ineligible list after a SafeSport violation. In the aftermath of this incident the gym completely changed their policy on social media and no longer allowed coaches to...
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    Parents Struggling to make a good gym transfer decision

    I think you need to find out 2 things from your current gym since they restructured. First is what the pathway is for team and second, would your DD be considered for team with her current trajectory. If there is not an option for her to join team you will need to decide whether it’s...
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    Parents Struggling to make a good gym transfer decision

    I'm still confused too. Are you going to 2 different gyms currently? One gym for a trial and one gym for private lessons and open gym? One thing to keep in mind is that quantity (in this case hours in the gym) does not necessarily equate to quality. Gym A's preteam of 6 hours/week may be more...
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    Parents Struggling to make a good gym transfer decision

    In 10+ years of gymnastics my DD only had 1 private lesson and it was something the coach had offered to my DD and one other who were *this close* on a skill and the coach felt like they would get it in 30 min with him. They did. Other than situations like this no one did private lessons at my...
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    Parents Struggling to make a good gym transfer decision

    Honestly, I had a hard time reading your post with the rambling and odd punctuation so I’m not even sure I understand what the most important issue is to you. Is the length of practice the most pressing issue, followed by commute? I would say go with the gym where you/your child feel most...
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