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Peer reviewedMackie, Susan J.; Taunton, Jack E. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
Survey of 100 young female gymnasts examined injuries over a 40-month period. Injury rates were similar to those found in other studies of female competitive gymnasts, but there were several notable findings regarding injury patterns. Prevention methods to reduce injury include modifying mat design and prescribing strengthening and stretching…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Athletes, Females, Foreign Countries
