Injury Growth Plate checks

[Shinybanana]

Has anyone started with a sports medicine doctor pre injury?

 

[HopefulGymnast]

I've gone to a gymnastics fysio pre injury. I know I'm injury prone and hypermobile, so I just wanted to discuss if there was anything I should do to prevent injury.

As for growth plates... What do you want to get checked? I think the best option is just to call some places and see if there are options to get the guidance you want. And keep in mind the costs.

 

[Shinybanana]

I've gone to a gymnastics fysio pre injury. I know I'm injury prone and hypermobile, so I just wanted to discuss if there was anything I should do to prevent injury.

As for growth plates... What do you want to get checked? I think the best option is just to call some places and see if there are options to get the guidance you want. And keep in mind the costs.

I have reached out to a couple doctor offices via their contact us but I'm just wondering if we should get a baseline or something before her hours ramp up.

 

[HopefulGymnast]

I have reached out to a couple doctor offices via their contact us but I'm just wondering if we should get a baseline or something before her hours ramp up.

How old is she, what is the ramp up? 1.5 hours to 3 at 16 yo is a very different story than 10 hours to 20 at 10 years old for example

Most of all I'd advise to keep a good eye on nutrition if her hours are ramping up. The more you train, the easier it is to underfeed unknowingly, because you may not feel enough hunger for the amount you actually need. Plus being more and more busy also doesn't help. Underfuelling is a MASSIVE cause/contributor to injury.

(I've personally noticed such an improvement in my gymnastics since I have proper access to a kitchen the last half year and have gained some weight.)

I would say a visit to a fysio can't hurt, but also look at the gym... Do they often ramp up girls hours like this, and does it usually go fine? If so, then I'd feel a bit more assured that the coaches know what they're doing and how to do it safely.

As for doctors, I'll leave that for others to answers. In my country we don't visit doctors easily and we don't often have kids training many hours. 1.5 hours a week on a hobby is the cultural norm here I think.

 

[Shinybanana]

How old is she, what is the ramp up? 1.5 hours to 3 at 16 yo is a very different story than 10 hours to 20 at 10 years old for example

Most of all I'd advise to keep a good eye on nutrition if her hours are ramping up. The more you train, the easier it is to underfeed unknowingly, because you may not feel enough hunger for the amount you actually need. Plus being more and more busy also doesn't help. Underfuelling is a MASSIVE cause/contributor to injury.

(I've personally noticed such an improvement in my gymnastics since I have proper access to a kitchen the last half year and have gained some weight.)

I would say a visit to a fysio can't hurt, but also look at the gym... Do they often ramp up girls hours like this, and does it usually go fine? If so, then I'd feel a bit more assured that the coaches know what they're doing and how to do it safely.

As for doctors, I'll leave that for others to answers. In my country we don't visit doctors easily and we don't often have kids training many hours. 1.5 hours a week on a hobby is the cultural norm here I think.

You use the word hobby? Are you thinking rec gymnastics or team gymnastics for kids.

She will be jumping from 5 hours to 12 hours and it exceeds the reccomended hours from the American Association of Pediatrics and USAG per her age.

I've set up an appointment with a nutritionist who has experience in gymnastics.

 

[HopefulGymnast]

You use the word hobby? Are you thinking rec gymnastics or team gymnastics for kids.

She will be jumping from 5 hours to 12 hours and it exceeds the reccomended hours from the American Association of Pediatrics and USAG per her age.

I've set up an appointment with a nutritionist who has experience in gymnastics.

So, I used the word hobby to kind of indicate what's normal here where I live. Something like team gymnastics in the US is way more rare here, because no matter how high the level, unless you're top sports level it's seen as a hobby. Which makes low hours and rec way more common here for every sport. Team gymnastics is way rarer here, because of the hours it requires. That was kind of what I was trying to say with it.
People here also have very little understanding of wanting to do higher level gymnastics as non elite imo. They don't get wanting to put in a lot of time or effort into something that's ultimately not going to earn you a living. It's very 'it's nice if you're having fun, but remember it's just a hobby'. To some degree I get that, it's important to remember that you're doing it for you, but it does sometimes feel a little dispiriting personally.

Sorry for that side tangent.

As for the hours, that is indeed a big increase imo. I think it's good that you're taking precautions instead of just being reactionary and taking her health seriously. Don't overdo it, but a checkup can't hurt. And most of all I stand by what I said; if half the girls at the gym are injured I'd be worried but if they do this a lot and it usually goes well, I'd be less worried. I have no idea how common it is for clubs to go over those recommended hours.