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Thanks Smartiegirl! Sounds like they had very similar injuries, and at the same time. I appreciate your insight, and will definitely keep all options open. After what she went through, will not jeopardize her short or long-term health! She continues her PT and massage therapy even now, to...

Thanks!!! Even though her journey has taken her off-course, I believe she is a much stronger young lady because of it!! Cheers to all of those young gymnasts who take on this path, and STILL love the sport in the end!! :)

Thanks LemonLime!! I appreciate your reply, and especially love to hear about others who have gone through similar issues, and came back and made it a success story!! These young gymnasts do go through so much, and I admire each and every one, since ALL of them overcome some obstacle in their...

Thank yo SO much!!! Positive thoughts are appreciated more than you could even know!! :)

Her 1st Dr released her after 2 months in hard brace (with pain still). He said 'just avoid things that cause pain'. We gradually let her go back, and after a month, she even competed an L8 meet on bars only (where she even placed). We then took her for a 2nd opinion, since we were now...

That is what I thought too..... :(

Good question. I am not sure if a whip back would be a hyperextension of her back or not?!

Hi All! My L8 daughter is 2 months in after being released to return after L4 bilateral pars fracture (a year of brace, re-brace and throw in heart surgery!). Boy, what she has endured and persevered through! She is amazing to me! My question is.... she has to attempt to avoid...