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anonymous
Hi! My 14 yo level 7 daughter, was injured last summer. At first, it was thought to be a muscle injury and was treated as such ... lots of physical therapy, etc. and decreased time and reps in the gym. 4 months later the pain continued, and an MRI revealed that she had a pelvic stress fracture. She was out of the gym for 8 weeks and then allowed to go back after a repeat MRI. Her coaches have been very careful with her, gradually building back her strength and limiting vaults, tumbling etc. (actually waiting another 4 weeks before allowing the vaulting and tumbling). A couple of weeks ago she reached the point of being able to compete. Unfortunately, she has just started to experience the same pain in the same location so back to the doctor she goes.
Have any of you had any experience with gymnasts with pelvic stress fractures?
If so, how has the healing process been in terms of length of time? Has the gymnast been able to successfully return to gymnastics at a level where they are able to compete? In your opinion, is this an injury that a gymnast can recover from and then return to the sport?
Thank you!
Have any of you had any experience with gymnasts with pelvic stress fractures?
If so, how has the healing process been in terms of length of time? Has the gymnast been able to successfully return to gymnastics at a level where they are able to compete? In your opinion, is this an injury that a gymnast can recover from and then return to the sport?
Thank you!