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My dd (l6) had wrist pain for a while. This year she was doing well and training hard. This past December she fractured a growth plate, went back after dr released her for her sport. Two meets later and she is casted again and going for MRI. Wrist injuries are common. Each time my dd has...

Yep it was a pediatric ortho. He made it sound like it was no big deal and she'd be fine. He said its a widening at the growth plate which they treat as a fracture because they can't see cartlage on an xray and I guess that's what the growth plate is there. So happy to have this forum:-D. Thanks

No I didn't expect anything joyous from them. What I was hoping for is guidance from them. I am sure they've seen this before and have knowledge of some outcomes. I will be very cautious with her going back and will definitely listen to the doctor and request PT for her. I always get a kick...

My dd hurt her wrist at practice. She didn't hurt that bad but took her to doc and ot turns out she fractured her growth plate in the wrist. My question is can she come back from that? Doc says of course she can but I just wonder. The look on her coaches faces didn't give me that impression...

A sports psychologist might be something to look into. They have great insight on how to overcome obstacles (blocks). If she loves her sport do not push her to quit. She is a level 9 and that's amazing. Lots of sacrifice, sweat and tears but also a great deal of accomplishment, teamwork...

My daughter did a huge peel last year and hurt her back. She has healed nicely due to quick PT. She still gets twinges in the mid back but her flexibilty is still very good amd we keep up with back care and massages. Peeling is not a fun thing to go through but you will heal - and I hope...

A a suggestion for long thick hair is one ponytail. Split into two strands. Braid one strand into a bun and pin then braid and wrap the other around the first braid and pin. Use several pony holders in child's hair color too. Spray (cheap heavy hold spray). Then top it with her scrunchie or...

We call the gooey things you put on rips boogies at our gym. Not sure what they are really called or where to get more. Anyone know what I'm talking about???

Really, I didn't know that l6 was a level that you didn't need to do. I have always thought they had to compete it at least once before moving to the next level. That is how she moved from l5 last yr (which is l4 now) to the new l6 this year. She got a good enough score to skip l6...

The coaches make it known that they look down upon someone taking time off to hang with friends, sleeping in, etc. They have a great deal of influence on her and since I am not on the floor telling her otherwise she is going to listen to them. Just responding to these replies is making things...

Thank you. So many replies have said to give her a break and do a reduced schedule for a while. I think I must push for this. I would rather have her change gyms than for her to quit - so if the coaches aren't open to that it may have to be a consideration:( Has anyone been on Team but not...

Thank you for your post. The sport is physically and emotionally draining. I don't want her to feel like it's a job she hates doing. I want her to love it again but I can't make that happen for her she has to decide that. I like your idea of some time away then go back at a modified...

Oh my goodness!! I love what you said. In fact you sound like a couselor. Thank you thank you!!! I will be rereading this post until I have gleaned all the advice I can from it. I really hope she will agree to this. As a coach with the season right around the corner how do you feel about a...

Thanks. I think she does still like the sport. I'm going to think things over and talk to my hubby so we can go talk to the coach. She is just wanting a vacation I think. It has become like a job to her. She sees other kids that get entire seasons off and this sport doesn't allow it. It...

No it's not the flyaway. It's one of the handstands - not the cast to handstand - that she can't get. She is very competitive too. Her dad thinks she may be feeling like she will not be successful at the new level six. I do know she is tired and should take a rest. She has new things that...