My DS(7) is hypermobile (doublejointed) in most of her joints, (except fingers and wrists, basically!) We knew her elbows were double jointed but her coach noticed she seemed to hyperextend and hyperflex on certain positions. It made it difficult for her to "get" her backbend kickover until coach saw this and helped her correct it. He suggested I get the ped to check her out and I did. She is medically clear to continue in gymnastics but after his exam, he noted she is hypermobile in almost all of her joints. Because of this, her coach works with her on ways to control herself as her body will actually go further than it should in some positions. Her coach says he is willing to work with her and he thinks she should do fine once she starts competing (she is pre-team right now) but also said she will be have to be extra careful because she is more susceptible to hyperflexion injuries.
I am just wondering if there are other parents who have hypermobile gymnasts who compete? Are there any tips or tricks you can share with me? Should she use any extra braces or supports? Her ped left that up to the coach who said he would watch her and make recommendations as she goes along.
I am just wondering if there are other parents who have hypermobile gymnasts who compete? Are there any tips or tricks you can share with me? Should she use any extra braces or supports? Her ped left that up to the coach who said he would watch her and make recommendations as she goes along.