- Jan 18, 2021
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I've seen gymnasts getting badly injured on a yearly basis. They are talented, but always breaking a wrist, arm, elbow... always in a cast at least once a year from level 5 thru level 8. When as a parent or coach do you step in and say. "maybe this kids body isn't cut out for gymnastics?" . Is it worth having a potential lifetime of debilitating pain chasing a chase to do D1 gymnastics for a few years? If you can't make it healthy thru the lower optional levels.... what are their odds of getting level 9 and a handful of level 10 years under their belt and staying healthy? I'm curious the injury history of the average D1 gymnast through their JO career. I know it's normal to have a break or two and some nagging injuries at least once or twice. But is the average D1 gymnast really have to push through being broken every other year or more?
