We must remember Dr. Sands advice to view flexibility not as a static quality, but as a dynamic quality that incorporates strength, power, and control. 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. Cordasco FA. Rainman, Thornburg. Cur Rev Musculoskelet 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. Through their chapters, the researchers outline that flexibility training must be viewed in a broader context outside of only aiming to increase joint range of motion. They accurately outline that areas like muscular strength and joint control must be trained in parallel with stretching. Static stretching in 30-60 seconds bouts, done 5 times per week, for a total time of 5 minutes per muscle group per week, to the appropriate limit of discomfort, is supported by a majority of research to be optimal for increasing range of motion. This screen measures hypermobility through looking at elbow hyperextension, knee hyperextension, the ability to touch the floor in a pike stretch, hyperextension of the pinky, and hyperextension of the thumb. Its not that we want to freak out every time someone is reporting discomfort in a split. This is an expected part of trying to gain flexibility, to a certain degree. However, this requires very specialized medical training and must be performed by a healthcare provider who is competent. Moving from here, I will start covering specific joints and ways to help. 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. Click here to read our full privacy policy. Meyers CA., et al. Glutes, Deep Hip Rotators, Core, etc. They concluded, that both Hold Relax Stretching and Static Stretching can increase end range of motion, which may be because of the decreases in muscle stiffness and modified stretch tolerance during the stretch application. Weppler CH, Magnusson SP. Take them to a qualified medical professional for an assessment. The sport of gymnastics is more than just flashy routines you see on the competition stage. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine 2014:5 13-24, Edwards SL, Bell JE, Bigliani LU. 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. 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. In Cardinale M, Newton R, Nosaka K,Strength and Conditioning: Biological Principles and Practical Applications. This is true both in training and in our medical clinic. In my mind, definitely not. JOSPT November 2014. This site is oriented to my opinions and thoughts regarding the subject matter. Traditional forms of these stretches may contribute to the development of an injury. I recommend athletes start with light soft tissue prep or individual areas of focus before practice, then do a joint based preparation, followed by some light cardio to increase metabolic temperature and heart rate, and then do a full dynamic warm-up. I will say take these research studies with a grain of salt due to their methods, smaller sizes, and sometimes using cadavers as subjects. Even if you jumped around for bits and pieces, I hope you found them helpful. I have this theory based on the changes in boney rotation that baseball players exhibit from throwing when younger. Clin Sports Med 30 (2011) 349-367. Stretching has been around for decades in gymnastics as well as other sports. There are very predictable locations of stretch discomfort that athletes may feel, and other areas that are warning signs of more serious injuries. 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 Clinical Examination and Physical Assessment of Hip Related Joint pain In Athletes. It blows my mind that people actually would push on knees for better lines at the cost of potentially increasing laxity in their knee and increasing the chance of a gymnast blowingACL out during landings. Their hypermobility, along with any underlying talent or great coaching they obtain to control this range of motion, allows them to be quite successful at an early age. 30-60 seconds per targeted muscle group, no more than 5/10 discomfort level. From there I will take a deep dive into some cultural issues that exist in gymnastics, and then conclude with step by step flexibility examples for each main region of the body that gymnasts struggle with including the shoulders, hips, ankles, and wrists. 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. 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. Ogura Y, Miyahara Y, Naito H, Katamoto S, Aoki J. These two things often happen together in very flexible gymnasts, theoretically as the contact of the femur on the pelvis creates a fulcrum type point for the head of the femur to lever against contributing instability. Recently many gymnasts are reporting to have hip flexor strains that they push through. 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. Heres 3thoughts about why. Naturally, fast kids may do well in soccer or track and field. Other methods of stretching like active flexibility, and PNF stretching, are certainly effective for increasing range of motion. 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. That same drill may cause significant pain and limited motion in another gymnast who has very retroverted or less shallow hip joints. Effect of PNF stretching training on the properties of human muscle and tendon structures. Second, most times there are a lack of pre and post-tests (line splits, checking objective shoulder flexibility screen against a wall) to see if what is being used for exercises is effective. In this situation, if the gymnast can not access their full range of motion against gravity alone,I see no justification for adding additional ankle weight resistance and allowing swinging momentum to reach the desired end range of motion. Opplert J, Babault N. Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching on Muscle Flexibility and Performance: An Analysis of the Current Literature. 0, pp. This can be repeated with the hands in an under grip to bias the muscular soft tissue of lats/teres major, can be repeated with the hands on top of each other to mimic beam for female gymnasts, and can be repeated in eagle grip for those gymnasts who perform these skills. Handstands, beginner jumps or leaps, and introductory ring or parallel bar skills demand extreme mobility to execute. This program is a four-day, upper/lower body split. Kalichman L1, Ben David C2. the increased range of motion could not be explained by the structural changes in the muscle-tendon unit and was likely due to increased stretch tolerance possibly due to adaptation in nociceptive nerve endings.. Improves flexibility in shoulders, feet, and hamstrings Wall sits - To do a proper wall sit start with your back flush to the wall, and position yourself like you are sitting in a chair. I will get a bit nerdy outlining the mechanisms, but then I will offer a practical application type summary for people to apply in training. I meet many well-intentioned gymnastics coaches and parents who are simply looking for an easy to use, but scientifically-backed flexibility program to help the gymnasts they know to increase their flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, and increase their performance. Knowing what I do now from all of the above research, I have mostly moved away from this approach of only using stretching to improve flexibility. I will talk more specifically about oversplits below, but I feel that the lack of education around this topic is why so many people are using aggressive methods. Effect of self-myofascial release on myofascial pain, muscle flexibility, and strength: A narrative review. It can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with it. There are many possible reasons for why a gymnast can or cannot move their hips into a full split position or move their shoulders overhead into a full handstand position. They measured ankle range of motion and end range stiffness before and after these stretches. Some of the movement-based components that must go right to perform over splits include: As you can see, there are quite a few things that can limit why someone cannot do a full split or over a split. In Jeffreys I., Moody J. The biggest concern I have withthe use of ankle weights is related to two concepts ofhipimpingement and hip instability. This is where the third layer comes into play, the muscular soft tissue. The majority of these articles theorize that the main reasons that stretching increases range of motion include. Anyone who wants a fantastic read and more elaborate background on these concepts again I recommend you read this article: The The Hyperflexibile Hip: Managing Hip Pain In Gymnasts and Dancers. . Regular Stretch does not increase muscle extensibility: a randomized control trial. All of the studies that did show a change in range of motion from various techniques (static stretching, PNF type, more dynamic stretching) did not push the subjects into very extreme pain or use excessively long periods of stretching past 2 minutes. The on-going process of training will include the development of strength, co-ordination, spatial awareness and the core gymnastics movement skills which are the foundation upon which high level and good quality gymnastics are based. These are just anecdotal experiences, but they are in line with what the literature outlines. 2016. Ive seen hundreds of them and had plenty myself during my years of gymnastics. This said, I believe the majority of the effects of stretching come through neurological means. Given that gymnasts already straighten their knees andtend to show very knee dominant landings (versus proper hip dominant squat deceleration landings), we really dont want to putting them more at risk for landing lock legged and having something going seriously wrong. Its my opinion that the sport of gymnastics has yet to use a systematic, individualized, science-based system to flexibility methods in training. Its not that these are bad, but there needs to be equal amount of hamstring, glute, and deep hip external rotator work as well. Theankle joint is very far from the hip socket. Phys Sportsmed. The research definitely leans towards changes in the nervous system being the primary reason, especially in the short term. If gymnastics movements are performed properly, the Stretching the hamstrings typically produces discomfort in the middle of the back of the thigh, not high up in the buttocks where the hamstring attaches to an open growth plate in pre-pubescent gymnasts. eccentrics, or skill training, is mainly what causes changes in the muscle tissue itself. I have worked with many athletes that tend to be stiffer, but because of their incredible natural power, they succeed early on in gymnastics. Often the specificity or individuality of specific exercises lacks as a result. As far as specific flexibility circuits, those I feel are the best times to truly make positive increases in joint flexibility. 132 146, Sands WA, McNeal J. When an athlete reports hip or shoulder pain, far too many people are jumping to the conclusion and assuming that these reports of pain are just pulled muscles. 2017 Apr;21(2):446-451. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.11.006. The athletes with naturally lax ligaments allow them to get into specific ranges of motion needed for even the most basic gymnastics skills. Another typical example related to hip flexibility has to do with how arched a gymnasts lower back is during hip flexor or quadriceps muscle stretching. 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. Limitations in thoracic spine flexibility can create a situation where a gymnast is unable to get their arms fully above their head or behind their back. 2007. While it is true that male gymnasts need extreme behind the back shoulder motion for pommel horse and pbars, I think there are much better ways to get it than being aggressive with behind the back stretch. This may be one reason why so many gymnasts say their hips hurt when they do jumpingdrills, running, or skillswith ankle weights on. Physiother Res Int 2002;7:1-13. They can also partner with healthcare providers who are versed in this information to either to teach in-services to their staff or teach the gymnasts themselves. This helps to enhance strength, power, and reduce the risk of instability- based shoulder injuries. This is where things start to get important. Due to the outlined research effects of foam rolling, stick or other forms of self-massage, I regularly recommend it as a piece of a gymnasts flexibility training. J Appl Physiol, 2002, 92: 565 601. I will dive into this more below. Increased flexibility provides the gymnast with a greater range of motion, reduces the chance or severity of injury, and produces a more aesthetic quality to the movements and skills. clinbiomech.2014.04.013. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2004. Gymnastics training itself may create a position where a gymnast acquired more hypermobility with jumping/lading forces but also the large emphasis on mobility. Neurological vs Mechanical Effects of Stretching, Why We Must Change Certain Stretches for Safety. I can often see an appreciable change in the range of motion within only a few sessions, pending that gymnasts are dedicated to the follow-up a home program. We must always remember that the structures that have the most opportunity for improvement, the active structures, should be the focus of flexibility training. For 12 Weeks, 2 days a week and 90 min. Doing a high volume of these movements may create ongoing stiffness in these areas, and as a result further contribute to the persistent loss of overhead mobility. Between coaching, treating, and consulting in gymnastics around the world, offering advice on flexibility has become a staple in my work. I feel this may not only foster more compensation, but it may create overload based injuries to muscles and tendons in conjunction with the principles above. I more hope to highlight that assuming ongoing pain reports are no big deal and can be trained through, rather than thinking critically about the situation, can be very problematic. Healey KC, et al. Many different thoughts and practices exist in daily gymnastics training. Strength and Conditioning for Sports Performance. Many also claim that it helps them move in a larger range of motion with less discomfort before starting their practice. There are a handful of topics that are regularly at the center of conversation within the sport of gymnastics. There is some research available that this assists in the perceived recovery process. Gymnastics is, therefore, a sports discipline that seeks to provide strength and flexibility to the body, through specific exercise routines. While genetics and luck do play a little bit of a role when it comes to flexibility, as a whole I tend to disagree that these are the main reasons thousands of gymnasts struggle with flexibility, particularly at the hip and shoulder joint. They also tend to have excessively mobile hip capsules, similar to the shoulder. 3556). This would suggest that with significant immobilization or time spent in prolonged tension, sarcomeregensis may occur within the muscles. For me, it takes a minimal amount of time and does not seem to have too many negative effects when correctly implemented. The hip is a bit opposite of this, having a deeper socket with more joint congruency. Its my opinion that other aspects to physical preparation like strength or skill training, cause more structural changes to muscle tissue due to their higher force and volume nature. People assume that progress is being made, rather than having some comparative baseline for observing changes. Both skills allow the spine, shoulders and hips to bend while the body is in continual motion. I urge people to not automatically push splits or pull shoulders open when they see a gymnast with limited range of motion. Beam, Parallel Bar, High Bar Technique Drills Involving Splits Part of this may be inevitable for high-level gymnastics, but we should be doing anything we can to reduce risk given the scientific information and coaching expertise available. I feel extreme passive stretching like these movements really serve little help in the process of safely getting shoulder flexibility. As with the shoulder, I also feel that extreme hip stretching methods from a very high surface, or when a coach is pushing aggressively on a gymnast, have no place in our sport. An important note is that some athletes may have different bony morphology of their hips in which their femur or hip socket is more rotated forward (anteverted) or backward (retroverted). I know there is a large spectrum of positive or negative views on soft tissue work. Ehmke, R. S. (2006). Second Edition, 2009. 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. Lats, Teres Major, Pec Major and Minor, Thoracic Spine, etc. Place your left arm across your chest to the right side. Lastly and most importantly, this complex approach tends to create much more engagement from gymnasts, as the longer static holding of flexibility can be very prolonged and monotonous. Why Do So Many Gymnasts Struggle Even When They Stretch Daily? Then brainstorm how to divide out the group of gymnasts who may or may not fit, and who may need an alternative exercise based on their issues. Zollner AM., et al. This is especially true when notallowing compensation from other body parts or excessive swinging for momentum. The capsule resembles a balloon-type structure that completely surrounds the shoulder joint and serves as a thickened blending of ligaments. Coaches notice their flexibility or ability to perform lower-level skills well. With this mobility comes the huge need to be strong, have very good technique, and have exceptional muscular stability. Forcing a split down into extreme ranges of an oversplit without a proper assessment behind it, asking a gymnast to perform over splits when they are not even close to a split on flat ground, or blindly pushing someone down just to be tough, is most definitely dangerous. Returning to the analogy of a shirt sleeve, more naturally mobile athletes (gymnasts, baseball players) usually have a baggier shirt sleeve. Unfortunately, this leaves the gymnast feeling very defeated as if something is wrong with them, not to mention still struggling with skills and possibly at an elevated injury risk. This end range compression and increase in capsular laxity over time may predispose shoulder instability, subacromial impingement of the rotator cuff or biceps tendon, and labral damage. Strength Work to Opposite Side of Joint This creates a huge range of mobility for the shoulder joint, but in exchange for inherently less stability. Champagne, IL: Human Kinetics. Exercise selection, strength program balance, and athlete individuality also have a significant impact on limited progress in flexibility. Effects of self myofascial release: A systematic review. Gymnastics at Home Worksheets- Static Flexibility Before you start you'll need: - A wooden spoon - A sofa/ seat - Some cushions - A wall/ closed door If you need to improve your flexibility in a certain area then the exercises in this worksheet will help with ideas of how to practice safety at home. We must educate ourselves on what components go into a full handstand or split positions, then be able to reverse engineer why a gymnast is struggling. The Theraband strips should be black in color or they should be among the stiffest of the elastic material you can obtain. Hip impingementrefers to the femur bone and pelvic bones make contact with each other at extremeranges of motion, most times causing pain andpossiblydamaging the soft tissue in between. Ankles are one of the most frequentlyinjuredbody parts ingymnasticswith a variety of injuries from getting crunched on short landings, chronic impingement, sprains, stress fractures, and more. Especially in gymnasts, the changes in sensitivity of nerves that transmit pain, and also reductions in stretch reflexes likely are the main mechanisms. Not only do they happen quite a bit as a first time injury for a gymnast, they seem to keep popping up as re-occuring injuries for many gymnasts leading to cumulative issues down the road. . This is a central concept to the work my mentors Mike Reinold and Lenny Macrina teach their patients about, due to how much it changes their mobility. These structures and systems tend to have much more potential to change through training. I dove headfirst into the scientific literature over 2 years and starting playing around with many new methods in the gym and clinic. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 2013 Sep 18; 95 (18): e133, Dumount GD. Konrad A, Gad M, Tilp M1. Because exercise can shorten your muscles, skipping your post-activity stretch can decrease your mobility over time. 2012 May;40(2):8793. doi: 10.3810/psm.2012.05.1968. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 2012; 26(8) 2119 2129. I strongly feel that gymnasts must earn the right to do over splits and must be mature enough to do them safely. 2011. The analogy I use with people from a coaching background is to compare it to the giant swing and the necessary components to complete the skill. 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