Recent content by Momto3

That is a hard decision. My DD was in a similar situation. Did L5 fall of 2005, L6 fall of 2006 and L7 Jan - March 2007. Competed L6/7 as an 11 y/o. If she is motivated by competing, then I would do the spring meets. As far as which level would depend on what L7 skills she has. If at the...

IMHO, he went overboard. I find it interesting that we should find this behavior acceptable even for an "Olympic potential sport". I have yet to sign or read anything in a Team Handbook that states we should expect verbal abuse or physical training to include "punishment". As far as the...

BlairBob: I'm glad to see a coach comment on this. Thanks for your input. I am pleased to state that her coaches are incorporating the exercises her PT has given her into her practice. They are also being very receptive to changing the skills she is working on until this LBP subsides...

Fantastic!!! That should be a big confidence builder!

Tim_Dad: I apologize if I am coming off too overbearing in my comments. Over the past 5 years I have become quite vocal in my opinions on certain aspects of gym. LOL Perhaps accountability is a more appropriate word to use. I completely understand where you are coming from. I also...

When my dd was out with her stress fracture, she went to practice around 5 hours a week just for strength, conditioning, some strap bar work and to keep connected to the team. I know how hard it can be for them. Maybe even a calendar for her to keep marking off the days will help. Kind of like...

I really don't expect the coaches to hand-hold my daughter. She will do whatever her coaches direct her to do. Including any amount of conditioning they would require. She has never complained about conditioning since beginning gymnastics. I think you are missing my point and categorzing my...

I love you dedication. I applaud your focus on educating yourself about gymnastics and trying to help your dd. But what happens if "in the mean time" doesn't stop? How much time should parents have to devote to "monitoring" or "correcting" issues that are occuring in the gym related to the...

I absolutely agree. I would want to know if conditioning/stretching are supervised to insure good technique. I would ask if conditioning/stretching are a focus at each and every practice no matter how many hours they practice. And I wouldn't be satisfied to just ask, I would spend at least...

My friends daughter had a bicep tendon injury requiring surgery. She was initially diagnosed with more of an overuse injury. Saw another local specialist and had surgery a few months back. She is also a L9 gymnast who is 14. She is having to slowly work her way back in regards to loading her...

[ I agree that the PT can provide her a program to help her at home, but my point is if these issues were addressed in the design of a gyms flexibility/conditioning program the need for a PT's services might not accur.:) I also agree that putting together a good program requires a...

She is working on home exercises and the therapist has been great in educating my daughter on why she needs to do them. My concern is that these concepts should be focused on when putting together a training program and should be addressed in the gym setting. The article addressed in the link...

I am sorry to hear about your dd's injury. Hopefully, she got to choose a great cast color? I will send you a "Make the time go by fast!" fairy. Take care.

She did very well. That switch leap looks hard and I can't imagine doing it on a 4 inch piece of wood!! Good luck the rest of the season.