WAG does she need tiger paws?

[skschlag]

what about for boys? D uses tape on pommel right now and we have had about 3 cases of an overuse injury in his wrists. It was several years ago,and with training and strengthening, has gotten better. None of our boys wear anything but tape though. I am always curious as to whether or not they would help him.

 

[gymdog]

what about for boys? D uses tape on pommel right now and we have had about 3 cases of an overuse injury in his wrists. It was several years ago,and with training and strengthening, has gotten better. None of our boys wear anything but tape though. I am always curious as to whether or not they would help him.

It's very common for male gymnasts to use the kind of wrist support like this:

http://www.ten-o.com/The-Ultimate-W...E&utm_source=GoogleProducts&utm_campaign=G626

Ha, I just noticed the description says that too. I have no idea why personally, but many NCAA male gymnasts I know have ones like those. None of them have the tiger paw kind. I don't know if it's just "cultural" or those ones are good for pommel horse or something.

 

[Deleted member D3987]

tiger paws are for floor and vault. not beam and pommels.

 

[HannahFlips]

The amount of strain 'chenkos and timers put on wrists is insane. Coach probably wants to protect your DD. Definitely get them.

 

[HannahFlips]

When exactly a kid should start wearing tiger paws (and braces in general) is a hotly debated subject among coaches. The general consensus seems to be that kids shouldn't use them unless they have some sort of chronic pain or injury that necessitates them.

I strongly disagree with that consensus, but that puts me in the minority among coaches.

I actually started using Tiger Paws bc of a wrist injury in lvl 5. They were a great help and def. improved my tumbling. I wish I'd gotten them sooner.

 

[ashyflashy]

i am on my moms account. i use tiger paws and they make me better. hope this helps

 

[Mileyfiveandfabulous]

I bought them for my daughter when she was complaining of wrist pain (she does a lot of tumbling) but even the xs is too big so she can't even use them.