Physical Demands
Gymnastics places extreme load on joints through jumping, landing, flipping, inverted positions, and high flexibility demands. The wrists and shoulders often support body weight, while the spine absorbs repeated impact. Young gymnasts are particularly vulnerable to growth plate stress injuries due to high training volumes and developing bones.

Common Gymnastics Injuries

• Wrist pain

• Shoulder instability

• Back pain

• Stress fractures

• Ankle injuries

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Growth-Related Injuries in Young Gymnasts

• Growth plate stress in wrists and ankles

• Spinal stress injuries

• Overuse bone injuries

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How we can help;

At Maximum Performance Injury Clinic, our gymnastics injury treatment focuses on keeping athletes strong, controlled, and resilient, not just pain-free.

Through detailed movement assessment, hands-on therapy, and advanced treatments such as shockwave therapy and ultrasound, we support healing while improving how the body manages load, flexibility, and impact.

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✔ Build joint control and stability for skills and landings
✔ Manage growth-related stress safely in young athletes
✔ Improve flexibility without increasing injury risk
✔ Reduce overload from repetitive training
✔ Support long-term performance and athletic development