Good or Bad? Gymnastics requires a significant amount of flexibility for skills to be done correctly and safely. Most healthcare providers that I have talked with feel the major benefits of self-soft tissue work are increasing blood flow and allowing muscle relaxation. The point is that targeting the soft tissue of the hip flexor and quad may be a more optimal approach. Keep this position for a couple of seconds and do the same for the other arm. Before you apply new flexibility ideas, take a step back and consider the scientific rationale behind them. The researchers proposed that the change in the range of motion may have primarily come from increased tolerance to the discomfort of nerve fibers that detect stretch pain, as the fibers were becoming more desensitized. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2013 Sep 18; 95 (18): e133, Dumount GD. Cross-body shoulder stretch. Its also really important to remember that the upper back, or thoracic spine, and the next play a huge role in shoulder motion. Out of all the things I have seen in flexibility methods for gymnastics, the one that drives me the most insane is pushing knees into extension during splits or pikes. J Athl Train 2004;39:254-8. Oct 4 (15). The reality of the situation is that a variety of muscles around the hip or shoulder could be the culprit. 21, 788-792. Alongside this, there is a lot of confusion or misunderstandings about what happens when gymnasts stretch, why it helps increase range of motion, how much stretching is suggested as beneficial to improve flexibility, and how to make changes show up in skills. (Image credit: Unknown) Sit on the floor with straight legs at about 90 apart. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach April 23, 2014, Shibata, K.R., Matsuda, S. & Safran, M.R. As noted at the start of this article, gymnasts are typically our hyper in their joint capsules. to injury. Without an in-depth medical background to understand human anatomy, the risk to reward ratio of trying to stretch ligaments and joint capsules are incredibly high. It is only one piece of the puzzle that must be used in combination with movement assessments, strength work, technique work, consistent practice, and periodization programs that calculate work to rest ratios. (18-26). Drill progressions for skills, strength and conditioning, managing fears, and dealing with pain or injury are among the most discussed. This stretching exercise improves strength, stability and flexibility of the entire body. Cipriani DJ, Terry ME, Haines M, et al. Many people have heard about the muscles of the rotator cuff, biceps, triceps, lats, and so on. Alistair MM, Saran MR. Micro instability of the hip-it does exist etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Journal of Hip Preservation Surgery Vol. However, as noted in earlier chapters their natural hypermobility can be an area of caution. 2013l 8(5) 601 616, Hart E., et al. . It does not look nearly as impressive of a motion, but it is very specific to the goal we are trying to achieve of affecting the active structures while minimizing excessive stress on the passive structures. These programs often do not have the same volume of upper back strength work such as feet elevated horizontal rows, renegade rows, band pull apart, or basic rotator cuff strengthening. If someone is continuing to struggle with hip mobility, rather than just pushing more take a step back and consider this concept. There is also a very fine line between stretching the correct active structure to see improvement and overly stressing the incorrect passive structure to cause injury. It provides full guides for male and female gymnasts to use. The ACL tear and knee injury rates in gymnastics are already high enough. As mentioned, the important take away here is to focus on things we can change, like the muscles themselves. Sports Health. They also outline that longer durations of stretching (say up to 2 minutes per stretch) show diminishing returns. The aim of this study was to review the tests used to measure flexibility in gymnastic disciplines. There are many other important tools such as proper strength training, eccentrics, managing workloads, and regular mobility work that must be considered and used as well, as they are supported by research, Movement assessments are essential to seeing progress with flexibility, Screening, soft tissue care, stretching, strength work, eccentrics, and gymnastics specific drills should all be used in flexibility programs, Cutting edge soft tissue, strength, and active flexibility techniques for splits, handstands, and shapes, Practical traditional stretching methods combined with latest scientific research, Techniques for increasing flexibility, and making changes transfer to gymnastics skills, A reduction in the threshold of stretch reflexes within muscles, A reduction in the sensitivity of nerves that transmit signals of danger (nociceptors), A change within the brain related to perceived discomfort. Effect of Stretch Frequency and Sex on the Rate and Gain and Rate of Loss in Muscle Flexibility During a Hamstring Stretching Program: A Randomized Single-Blind Longitudinal Study. While some of it was helpful, I found that the majority of it was based on anecdotal evidence, and did not have a really solid grounding in the science of anatomy, physiology, medicine, or strength and conditioning. Similar to that point, I would also be very careful about how much pressure the front knee of oversplits is taking, and if you use them try to have the gymnast move their front leg up on the mat more. Unfortunately, I feel the load at the end of the limb may contributemore tothe forceful hip impingement, and also contribute more to the fulcrum based instability/subluxation stretching the soft tissue and possibly irritating the hip joint. I feel this approach not only makes more sense from a gymnastics technique point of view, but also incorporates a lot of current scientific research on flexibility, soft tissue work, and human movement. However, more recent research has supported the idea that foam rolling and properly designed dynamic warm-ups prior to training appear to have no significant negative effects on performance, may enhance it, and also positively impact the range of motion in various muscle groups (49-50). Part of the reason it is so common in gymnastics is because the gymnast has to move from an extreme toe pointpositionto a toes up landing position within an extremely small time window. Im just saying there are many factors to consider and that there may be a more optimal approach to take. Although its purely anecdotal, I have consulted with cases where x rays show a very similar phenomenon in gymnasts doing oversplits while getting hip xrays. I believe addressing this common imbalance in strength volume is a key contributing factor for seeing long-term shoulder flexibility gains and reducing overuse injuries related to the shoulder joint. The average quality of studies included in this section of the review was slightly higher than the average qualities of the studies in the review overall. Although I know having a fantastic toe point is something all gymnasts and coaches strive for, I personally feel that gymnasts with wobbly ankles or have a history of inversion ankle sprains shouldnt be getting this cranked on. J Appl Physiol, 2002, 92: 565 601. Effect of PNF stretching training on the properties of human muscle and tendon structures. Although there are conflicting viewpoints on this discussion, I have boiled my thoughts down to three main contributing factors as to why gymnasts may get stiff as they participate in gymnastics. 2) change tissue properties of the calf muscle. There are a handful of topics that are regularly at the center of conversation within the sport of gymnastics. This often happens when the gymnast is working one legged leaps or jumps, takes off for a skill off balance, or lands with their weight more onto one leg. It may help reverse the hypoxic or acidic environments that occur during challenging workouts. 387 403. The goal is to make hand contact with the wall. Remember the biggest risk factor for an injury is a previous injury, and a lot of it has to do with what got the gymnast there in the first place. Wilk KE, Andrews JR, Arrigo CA. As a healthcare provider, I regularly perform manual therapy to help with injuries based off a full medical assessment. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Get in the low lunge position with the knee of the leg at the back touching the floor. 2016. I find many gymnasts who have shoulder injuries or are struggling with flexibility display significant strength deficits within their upper back and scapular area. Although there is a lot of research and textbook chapters written on these concepts (38-40), I have found that a multi step warm-up seems to be the best approach for this goal. (7-9, 17). Other methods of stretching like active flexibility, and PNF stretching, are certainly effective for increasing range of motion. Many great studies have outlined how hip ligaments and labrum may get strained at very end ranges that are unprotected or repetitively subjected to high force (as seen in several gymnastics skills). Surrounding the ball and socket of the shoulder is something called the joint capsule as well as ligaments. exercises, and stretching exercises are the only kind you are able to do, do them at least 3 times a week, for at least 20 minutes each session. As the 2018 systematic review outlines (25), it may make a positive effect on range of motion when properly done. With slightly more difficult exercises and higher volume, the workouts are still only up to 45 minutes in duration. Please keep in mind that application of this material is a personal choice, and in no way is the author responsible for those choices. Place your left arm across your chest to the right side. I recommend these tools be used alongside full dynamic warm-ups and technical drills commonly seen in gymnastics. When this acquired excess in joint laxity is paired with a lack of strength, lacking technical development, high repetition, and fatigue in not fully matured athletes, this may have a variety of negative consequences. Much of the change in gymnastics to prevent these common injuries comes down to applying the research of anatomy as well as stretching and updated commonly used methods that may not fall in line with the literature. Most gymnasts in general (and especially people with chronic ankle sprains) tend to hang out in this position at rest. It by no means is the perfect solution, but when based on a movement assessment and used with other strategies, self-myofascial release can be very beneficial. Huang R, Diaz C, Parvizi J. Acetabular Labral Tears: Focused Review of Anatomy, Diagnosis, and Current Management . 2011. Philadelphia: Churchill Livingston. When someone pushes a knee into extension, we strain the posterior knee joint, other passive stabilizers of the knee, and tension the ACL. In the most basic sense, I dont think oversplits are inherently bad for gymnasts. I think the more accurate way to describe them is that over splits may be bad for a particular gymnast at that moment in time. 4 full hip and shoulder circuits in PDF Front splits, straddle splits, handstands and pommel horse/parallel bar flexibility Downloadable checklists to use at practice Exercise videos for every drill included Itmay cause irritation to the impinged tissue, but also excessive strain to soft tissue and the hip ligaments/capsule that are being stretched with the instability. This becomes more important as the athlete gets older, starts training higher-level skills, or are spending more hours per week in the gym. We do not want to excessively relax the muscular tissue and increase lots of joint motion before we then subject them to extremely high forces. Meyers CA., et al. flexibility changes in a gymnast. Second Edition, 2009. clinbiomech.2014.04.013. Keeping your back straight, walk your hands out in front of you. I will say take these research studies with a grain of salt due to their methods, smaller sizes, and sometimes using cadavers as subjects. They also are usually subject to 100s of squats, squat jumps, and leg tigthening exercises per week. There are many reasons, and I put together this video highlighting how to look for some of the most common ones. Wilk KE, Macrina LC, Reinold MM. Ben M., Harvey LA. Scapular Muscles, Rotator Cuff, Core, etc. I will try to provide simple explanations and also include graphics for the concepts. Arabesque - a body shape on one leg with the other leg extended behind the body Like in the shoulder, natural mobility of the hip allows them to move through a greater motion. The anatomy and theory, as well as some of the joint based material for this blog are taken from that chapter. What About Static Stretching? In general, these structures can be lumped into the categories of passive or active, with research outlining this more specifically for the shoulder (1-5) and the hip (5-12). Sports Med. Third, on an even geekier motor control point I think the use of external loading far away at the ankle joint greatly distorts the movement pattern the brain is trying to adopt neurologically. If not regularly and appropriately trained, flexibility can become something that really holds an athlete back from making progress in skills or possibly contributes to elevated injury risk. (2, 5). Simple changes to choose types of stretching exercises that bias the correct structures of the hip or shoulder may make a notable difference in long-term flexibility and injury risk. Approaching this goes back to the chapter on why an interdisciplinary approach to the future of gymnastics is needed. That article can be found below, but before readers jump to creating only static stretching circuits based on those parameters, please read the rest of this chapter. *Medical Note Also, remember that this blog post is for educational purposes only and does not represent medical advice. Many structures in the body can influence how much each joint moves. So, what are some solutions to maybe moving away from aggressive stretching/ankle weights but still developing beast like leaps/jumps? Manske R., et al. Weber AE, Bedi A, Tibor LM, Zaltz I, Larson CM. For a giant to be technically sound, many sub components must be present. A large body of research has emerged in the last decade outlining that regular stretching does increase range of motion over periods of 4-8 weeks, with both changes in the muscle tissue and changes in the nervous system as an underlying mechanism. Many people want to know what the best approach is, either static or dynamic, if they should be aiming to increase range of motion, what are the best drills, and so on. This is associated with hyperextended knees and hyperextended elbows. There are some cases where young children do not have natural hypermobility but are gifted in their bodyweight strength abilities. Straddle Split on Line, kneeling lunge test at wall for Dorsiflexion (wow this video is old! It may help improve range of motion acutely, but it will not change movement in a gymnastics skill-specific manner. As a result, they have more ability to positively increase an athletes overall amount of shoulder or hip flexibility. 2014 Jan; 46(1): 131-14. There may be a lot of variation on exact exercises/stretches included in your athletes' warm-up, but do try to include ALL of the following components: In terms of stretching induced neurological changes to the muscle tissue, the majority of the articles theorize that the main reasons behind this include, All of these mechanisms may be occurring as people stretch consistently over a long period of time. Stretching the shoulders overhead typically produces discomfort in the underarms where the lats and teres major are, with some possible chest tissue stretching where the pecs are. 2012 May;40(2):8793. doi: 10.3810/psm.2012.05.1968. Long-standing hip micro instability is another concern that may be created without the proper training approach. Simply throwing a bunch of random flexibility drills you recently saw at a clinic or on a video (Im majorly guilty of this one) is a quick way to ask for complaints of hip pain. As mentioned above, the research mainly leans towards changes in perceived discomfort through neurological mechanisms over changes to muscle tissue, especially in the short term (41-42). In my mind, definitely not. More research is needed, but this concept of natural boney adaptations in gymnasts is a central idea I feel will emerge in years to come. As I did with the shoulder section, here are three graphics that walkthrough. I think there are not yet studied boney adaptations to the hip joints of gymnasts when correctly performed and consistent stretching occurs in younger years. (36-38). This is an expected part of trying to gain flexibility, to a certain degree. An Acute Bout of Self-Myofascial Release in the Form of Foam Rolling Improves Performance Testing. The Theraband strips should be black in color or they should be among the stiffest of the elastic material you can obtain. Microinstability of the Shoulder in the Overhead Athlete. Right and Left Leg Split on Line Harvey L, Herbert R, Crosbie J. Many people say how easy their jumps and skills feel after taking them off, but I think this is a short-lived neurological trick that may not have the best long term carry over. Have your partner . Typically not a time to increase joint motion, as the body is usually in a very high-stress state and has just taken a lot of training volume, A naturally hypermobile type genetic structure, and shallower hip joints (acetabular dysplasia), Proper spinal control, alignment and awareness that does not stress the lower back or hip joints excessively, Adequate muscle length in the hip flexors, quads, hamstrings, and groin, Adequate muscle strength in the core, glutes, deep hip stabilizers, and rotator muscles to safely support the hip joint, Adequate full range control and strength for the central nervous system to allow leg motion to occur safely, Consistent training and regular use of newly acquired motion to transfer motion to skills in the long-term, Proper mental and psychological developmental/maturity of the athlete to actively be engaged in the training, know normal versus abnormal levels of discomfort and consistently work to seeing progress, Skendzel, et al. Also, aggressively pushing a gymnast down in a split or not taking the time to break down why someone is limited can also lead to serious injuries. A huge issue related to local ankle problems and also up the chain issues in gymnasts is the large imbalance that develops between the toes down motion (plantar flexion) and Toes up motion (dorsiflexion). In my mind, the warm-up should not really be the main time we are looking to make massive changes in flexibility. The first few sections of this blog are background and explanation for flexibility methods using scientific research. Gymnasts are already notorious for having really tight calves because of how much time they spend in a toe point along with doing so much jumping and landing. This is especially true when notallowing compensation from other body parts or excessive swinging for momentum. If the gymnast is already hanging out in a down and in position, they are predisposing themselves to continuously catch their over and over, leading to the re-occuring injury part mentioned above. Please share with your community, and I hope you find it helpful! Its my opinion that using ankle weights under high speed (like in leaps, jumps, leg kicks, running, gymnastics skills/drills) willbe very challenging for gymnasts to control due to the long weighted lever arm. 2018: 39; 39: 243 254. Kalichman L1, Ben David C2. In my mind, these are two different applications of static stretching or foam rolling and should be viewed as having different goals. For choreography or specific drills this may be very appropriate. The most popular thought process is that we are affecting resting muscle tone, possibly increasing blood flow, perhaps changing the amount of water hydration level within the muscle or are offering a competitive neurological stimulus for muscle soreness. Beam, Parallel Bar, High Bar Technique Drills for Handstands of Behind the back motions (male gymnasts), When this circuit approach is done with an idea of consistency over intensity, followed by proper gymnastics technique or strength programming, I think it has a substantial effect on long-lasting. This said, I believe the majority of the effects of stretching come through neurological means. A commonly seen stretch in gymnastics is when the lower back of an athlete is excessively arched, or the pelvis is excessively tipped forward as depicted below. Soft Tissue care, specific stretching, and eccentrics can help male gymnasts get where they need to be. The physical examination of the glenohumeral joint: Emphasis on the stabilizing structures. Flexibility: developing effective movement. These gymnasts were born this way. There are screening tools that coaches can use to assess these issues, in addition to many great assessments that medical providers can use to break down problems. The capsule resembles a balloon-type structure that completely surrounds the shoulder joint and serves as a thickened blending of ligaments. 2006 Nov;20(4):804-10. (25). The ability of the good quality gymnastics are based. Scand J Med SCi Sports, 2010: 136 144. There is more support in the literature for the use of static and dynamic compression, but I think lighter recovery sessions of self-myofascial release, light stretching, or even light aerobic exercise are valuable tools alongside other methods. I have seen what was thought to be a pulled hamstring end up being a pelvic growth plate stress fracture that required six months of time off and rehabilitation. Conflicting results may have to do with the types of tools used, the pressures used, the duration of treatment, and technique or instructions were given to study participants. For example, this research study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26944667) recently looked at x-rays from professional ballet dancers during full straddle splits. Readers are encouraged to only operate within their scope of practice. Although these traditional training methods can yield short-term benefits and may help increase an athletes awareness of body position, problems clearly exist with this model. When used in the right context, it can augment the flexibility needed for advanced leaps or jumps, inbar skills, and tumbling mechanics. What is likely easy for that gymnast to do in a flexibility video online is because she has unique hips. I did this for a decade as a gymnast, and for the first five years I was coaching. Its important that gymnasts have their thoracic mobility screened to see if its an issue, which I can share more in-depth during the circuit sections. As a result, gymnastic branch-specific stretching exercises increase the balance and flexibility parameters in a positive way; it is thought that the longer duration of training programs will. In the short term, these smaller flare-ups of pain may not create huge issues. This second layer of joint capsule and ligaments helps provide more stability to the joint, with different portions of the capsule limiting certain ranges of motion. This capsular and ligamentous hypermobility is not inherently a bad thing, as it is part of what makes a gymnast good at the sport. Take this gymnast for example, who has super wobbly ankles and does a lot of pre-hab for in an effort to minimize her risk. The hip stretch routine below is a sequence of exercises designed to help you overcome the most common restrictions so that you can start moving the way you want and need to. Champagne, IL: Human Kinetics. In another, the gymnast may naturally have lots of hip and toe rotation in but not have any moving toes out. A full movement evaluation and something known as a Craigs test is the best way to practically assess if a gymnast may fall into one of these categories. Glutes, Deep Hip Rotators, Core, etc. Surgical tubing also works, but again the tubing needs to be quite stiff. Background Anatomy and Understanding Hypermobility, Beightons Testing and Links to Capsular Laxity. For me, I think the discussion must start with the intended goal of the flexibility work. These topics tend to be what I write and lecture about most because they are often underrepresented or misunderstood in gymnastics. There are cases where mobilizing these passive structures is appropriate (after surgery or some other trauma). 2) change the hamstring muscle extensibility. Duration of static stretching influences muscle force production in hamstring muscles. 2014 Jun;29(6):636-42. doi: 10.1016/j. If you look down at your arm (and are wearing a shirt) your actual arm within the shirt sleeve represents the first golf ball on a tee bony layer, and the shirt sleeve surrounding the arm represents the second layer made up of joint capsules and ligaments. Without this knowledge, it is impossible to know whether reported discomfort during stretching is a safe and expected result or an unsafe atypical response. The research in ballet dancers made me reconsider what must happen at the hip joint go to achieve such large ranges of motion needed for oversplits. Relax, then As a younger coach and medical provider, I absolutely did not study enough and use proper flexibility methods. Within a few days of modification, advice from a qualified medical provider, and time to heal, issues may resolve quickly. By understanding these concepts, people in the gymnastics community can save a significant amount of time while also reducing the risk of injury during flexibility training. Underlying bony hip anatomy (retro or ante verted femur or acetabulum, depth of hip sockets, boney leg length discrepancy), Glute and deep hip rotator strength on the front and back leg, Neural tension in sciatic, femoral, piriformis, and quadratus femoris nerve, Lack of protective guarding against tissue injury, Coordinative dynamic stability of hip and core muscles, Underlying bony shoulder anatomy (retro or anteverted humerus or glenoid, depth of shoulder sockets), Pectoralis major and minor muscle extensibility, Thoracic spine extension and rotation joint mobility, Lower cervical retraction and rotation mobility, Forearm and wrist extension mobility for proper stacking, Thoracic outlet neural compression and extensibility, Coordinative dynamic stability of rotator cuff, scapular, and larger prime mover muscles, The ability to create whole body tension that optimizes storing energy within the bar bending, Tapping mechanics of hollow arch kicking, Finishing hollow position to carry momentum over the bar Enough repetitions to maintain technique memory, Warm Up Prepare the available flexibility athletes have, and prepare the body for training, Flexibility Circuits Look to increase joint flexibility or mobility through step by step circuits (more below), Cool Down Help the body slowly ramp down into recovery mdoe following a hard training session. 3556). 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