Stretching Safely in Gymnastics
Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnasts require more flexibility than the general athlete to perform the necessary skills of their sport. Summertime is a great time to focus on increasing flexibility. Since stretching is an important component of training, it is a good idea to review some of the safest ways to stretch to prevent injury and progress flexibility.
