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Evidence-based articles on gymnastics injuries, strength, flexibility and coaching from Dr. Dave Tilley.

October 30, 2022

Are Ankle Weights, Oversplits, and Aggressive Hip Flexibility Drills Bad for Gymnasts? Why & What To Do Instead

Today on the podcast is Physical Therapist and former Collegiate gymnast Kaysha Heck, PT, DPT, SCS discussing hip flexibility and injuries. Kaysha has unfortunately had a lot of hip injuries

November 10, 2018

Why I Don’t Use Ankle Weights With My Gymnasts

To start, I’m aware this is another controversial topic in gymnastics. I have spent quite a long time organizing my thoughts and how to present them in a positive, constructive

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