Injury Bad Back and Knee

[EXEL]

So I have a very bad back and knee and am hoping to petition down to gold or platinum? Any suggestions for back and knee pain as I had to to last season off and swung again for the first time like to days ago it went ok.

 

[Dahlialover]

Have you seen a physical therapist who is experienced with gymnastics? There are quite a few out there. (I can recommend on in WA). There are even a few who do online consults. They can help you figure out a plan for returning to gym, including advising you on which skills you should and should not be working. Professional advice is critical for coming back after an injury. Good luck!

 

[EXEL]

I have done PT, But i was just told to take the season off and not much other help. I live in WI so i have yet to find gymnastics PT. If anyone knows any LMK.

 

[Pineapple_Lump]

If you can't find a gymnastics PT in your area then look for a PT who works with a lot of competitive atheles and has their own sporting background.
Equally ask around the gym to find out who others use/would reccomend.

 

[EXEL]

I was kicked out of my old gym as i had to skip a season do to injuries, so am currently looking for a new gym. At my old gym most kids did not do PT or did not need it.

 

[Gymst4r]

Try PT!

 

[raenndrops]

I have done PT, But i was just told to take the season off and not much other help. I live in WI so i have yet to find gymnastics PT. If anyone knows any LMK.

Jan Mussallem, PT, is a UW Health physical therapist specializing in sports rehabilitation for dancers, gymnasts, cheerleaders, figure skaters and divers.
Peak Endurance Performance & Physical Therapy is also in the Madison area. Dr. Jennifer was a gymnast and uss that to inform her therapy.

 

[raenndrops]

I have done PT, But i was just told to take the season off and not much other help. I live in WI so i have yet to find gymnastics PT. If anyone knows any LMK.

If you are closer to Milwaukee than Madison, there is Sports Medicine Center - Fitness Center, 8700 W. Watertown Plank Rd in Milwaukee. Daniel Bruss, PT, CSCS has worked with active individuals and athletes in numerous sports of all levels including Olympic gymnasts and speedskaters, and professional ballet, soccer, baseball, football and basketball.
If you are in the Green Bay area, there is Carrie A. Stella, PT. Carrie Stella is a doctor of physical therapy. Emplify Health Titletown Sports Medicine & Orthopedics Physical Therapy, 1970 South Ridge Road, Green Bay.
Carrie's focus is to understand the cause of her patients' pain, and use evidence-based treatments to help them reach their optimal, pain-free potential in their sport or activity of need. Carrie concentrates on the role that technology, using SIMI Motion Capture, can play to help her patients understand why their pain may be present and what can be done to address it. While she enjoys working with all athletes, Carrie has a special interest in working with Performance Arts athletes like dancers, gymnasts, and figure skaters. Carrie works with her athletes to not only address current injuries, but to promote lifelong prevention and management strategies. She is also a member of our running team and orthotics team.