Recent content by Daphne Banks

Anyone have a kid with a strained ligament in the back? How long to get back. Orthopedic dr. says 2-3 weks but curious from experience? Thank you!

After 11 years as a competitive gymnast, my daughter is transitioning to diving. She is excited but also emotional about her departure from something that was such a major part of her life for so long. I want to mark the occasion for her in some way. Perhaps with a gift. Seeking ideas! Thank you!

Does anyone have the scoop on diving? My L 9/10 rising HS junior is maybe interested. She still loves gym but has had so many injuries... Curious on a few things: 1) What are training hours like? 2) Would there be possibilities to continue in college? I know there are teams, but is it too...

My daughter (level 9) just got an MRI that shows "swelling in the pars interarticularis and extending into the transverse process at L4". The Dr. said this is not yet a stress fracture but the start of one. She was told 8-12 weeks off. Absolutely no extension. She wants to go to the gym...

My daughter is a Sophmore, 3d year level 9. Where did your daughter go to school? It does seem hard to get this information, so just curious for anecdotes!

My daughter hopes to do college gym. I am also hoping she will pick the best school for her academically. To broaden the college search, I am wondering if there are any (and which) club teams would be a fit for a level 10 JO gymnast? She is not in need of a scholarship. She is a very strong STEM...

Can anyone recommend a product to keep a leo from riding up-- keeping it over the butt :) Thank you!

Can anyone recommend a good product to keep a leotard from riding up. Keeping it down over the butt :) Thank you!

Would you give your kid Sudafed before practice? My daughter says she feels fine, just congested. Covid negative. Wants to go to practice. I think Sudafed would make her more comfortable but afraid it might be dangerous to take doing tricks. Thoughts?

Hi gym parents! My DD is looking to take an online class in order to get to gym on time. She is looking to replace her HS social psych class with something online. This may need to fulfill some kind of health credit. Any ideas? Especially maybe from homeschool families? It will just be this one...

Oh my goodness; what a path. I'm glad she is doing better finally. What caused it for you? So far, they are saying don't do any loading or swinging and don't lift your arm over your head until we get an EMG. No further instruction yet...

Does anyone know anything about long thoracic nerve injury or winged scapula? My DD was just diagnosed with this.

OP here. Yes, Art of Problem Solving sounds like a great fit for my DD. She loves math, will be doing 11th-grade math in 9th grade this year, but the school curriculum (in person or not) has never been that deep/stimulating. This is exactly the kind of thing that might be a fit for her. I'll...

Hi there, my DDs highschool (in California) just decided to go fully online. As they are not experts in this, they are allowing kids to take classes through other institutions. As so many here have done online classes, programs, and homeschool alternatives, I thought there might be some good...

OP here. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and input. I decided to keep my DD home. The girl found out today she does not have COVID. She got her test result today-- one week after trying to get the test. Our country is f*&^*()ed.