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Tips to Prevent and Treat Gymnastics Rips on Hands
If you're a gymnast, you know what "gymnastics hands" are! Gymnasts have callouses on their hands from the uneven bars. The more that you practice gymnastics, the more your hands are susceptible to ripping. Ripping is when a piece of callus rips open. Some rips are very small while others could be the size of the palm. Some bleed and some don't, but most are uncomfortable and sometimes painful. You can also get rips on your wrist if your wristbands or grips start rubbing your skin. Rips are usually due to hands that are either too soft or too calloused. A gymnast’s hands need that perfect balance of being tough without being rough to avoid rips. However, there is no magic solution to completely avoid rips, they are just a part of gymnastics! We do have a few tips to help you avoid them as much as possible and for treating gymnastics rips when you do get them.
Avoiding injury is important for any athlete, and gymnasts are no exception. With most gymnasts training year-round, it's no wonder that repetitive stress injuries can be a very common occurrence.
What is Repetitive Stress Injury?
Repetitive stress injuries, also known as RSIs, are injuries that occur due to recurrent overuse or improper use. Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the best-known repetitive stress injuries, often affecting typists, writers, and checkers at the grocery store.
RPI's are becoming more common in young athletes because many kids are now specializing in one sport at an earlier age, continually using the same muscle groups in the same manner, repetitively. This can lead to muscle imbalance, which in turn can lead to stress injuries when combined with
What’s one of the most popular leotard trends right now? You’ve probably seen them in your gym lately: open-back leotards. Gymnasts love the stylish look of a strappy, open-back leotard. The extra cooling that comes from a more open style is an added bonus.
However, there are drawbacks to this popular style that range from aesthetic issues to safety concerns in the gym. That’s why our open-back leotards are designed with those drawbacks in mind, so we can find the balance between an on-trend and stylish leotard and a safe and comfortable fit for the gymnast wearing it.
