The Real Reason Gymnasts and Cheerleaders Get Wrist Pain (and How to Fix It for Good)
Wrist pain is one of the most common complaints we see among gymnasts and cheerleaders here at Ascension Rehab and Sports Therapy in South Charlotte . Between tumbling passes, vaulting, handstands, and stunting, the wrists are constantly exposed to high-impact forces and repetitive loading. Research shows that up to 79% of gymnasts experience wrist pain at some point in their careers. Among cheerleaders, over 1 in 5 will deal with a wrist injury — and nearly 20% of those cases can be...