Other sports relating to gymnastics without risk of head injury

[gymgymgymnast08]

What are some other sports that are related to gymnastics that do not involve high risk of head injury? I may not be cleared to do gymnastics again because of too many concussions so I would like to continue with something related and not put myself in any danger of getting another head injury. I know you can never guarantee that you will not get an injury but some sports would be safer than others. For example, a lot of people have told me that pole vaulting should appeal to me as a gymnast and it does but it is very easy to fall on your head pole vaulting! Thanks everyone!

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[emorymom]

Very sorry to hear that. I would think certain forms of dance. Tennis is a power game with little chance of head injury.

[gymgal]

Figure skating as well

[MaryA]

Really? I would think figure skating would have a high risk of head injury. Ice is harder than mats. But yes, I think dance might be your best bet. I would think that with the strength and flexibility you have, you could advance very quickly in dance.

[gymgal]

Really? I would think figure skating would have a high risk of head injury. Ice is harder than mats. But yes, I think dance might be your best bet. I would think that with the strength and flexibility you have, you could advance very quickly in dance.

Yes, but figure skaters don't do flips. The primarily stay vertical. When they fall it is usually with their head up off the ice. Not saying she could hit her head. It happens but it is much less likely than in the gym with all the flipping.

[Pineapple_Lump]

Yes, but figure skaters don't do flips. The primarily stay vertical. When they fall it is usually with their head up off the ice. Not saying she could hit her head. It happens but it is much less likely than in the gym with all the flipping.

Personally I would not risk it with a gymnast who seems to have had many accidents in the gym leading to their current situation.

Edited to add: I don't know how bad the impacts of diving are, but perhaps this is a good option as you seem naturally drawn to landing on your head

[catou]

I did flying trapeze when I stopped. As there's net and you're attached.. Really, there's no risk.

[momnipotent]

I was going to suggest diving as well-really there is very little chance of hitting your head.

[wallinbl]

I was going to suggest diving as well-really there is very little chance of hitting your head.

This is a good one, as your gymnastic skills will translate well.

[MaryA]

I think diving is actually a pretty high-risk sport. I don't think it's uncommon to hit your head on the diving board. I found a list of sports with the highest concussion risk. Both gymnastics and diving are on the list... Sport Concussions - Dr. Michael Czarnota