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    Elizabeth Darling discussed improving rhythmic gymnast performance through addressing muscle imbalances and body technique. She emphasized the importance of proper positioning, gradual progression in skills, and focusing on performance challenges within an athlete's abilities to build strength. Darling explained that injuries are often caused by imbalances in flexibility or strength and presented data showing the positive impact of her progressive training approach on injury reduction and team success at international competitions.

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    Elizabeth Darling discussed improving rhythmic gymnast performance through addressing muscle imbalances and body technique. She emphasized the importance of proper positioning, gradual progression in skills, and focusing on performance challenges within an athlete's abilities to build strength. Darling explained that injuries are often caused by imbalances in flexibility or strength and presented data showing the positive impact of her progressive training approach on injury reduction and team success at international competitions.

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    Elizabeth Darling discussed improving rhythmic gymnast performance through addressing muscle imbalances and body technique. She emphasized the importance of proper positioning, gradual progression in skills, and focusing on performance challenges within an athlete's abilities to build strength. Darling explained that injuries are often caused by imbalances in flexibility or strength and presented data showing the positive impact of her progressive training approach on injury reduction and team success at international competitions.

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    Elizabeth Darling discussed improving rhythmic gymnast performance through addressing muscle imbalances and body technique. She emphasized the importance of proper positioning, gradual progression in skills, and focusing on performance challenges within an athlete's abilities to build strength. Darling explained that injuries are often caused by imbalances in flexibility or strength and presented data showing the positive impact of her progressive training approach on injury reduction and team success at international competitions.

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    USA GYMNASTICS WEBINAR

    THE RHYTHMIC GYMNAST:

    IMPROVING PERFORMANCE BY
    ADDRESSING MUSCLE
    IMBALANCES AND BODY
    TECHNIQUE
    with Elizabeth Darling, DPT, OCS, CLT, ATC.
    FROM GYMNAST TO
    THERAPIST, HELPING
    OTHERS SUCCEED
    •  Former Gymnast
    •  Competed at 1991 Pan American
    Games & 1992 World Championships
    •  Judged at JO Level from 1996-2008
    •  Doctoral in Physical Therapy and
    Athletic Trainer
    •  Training, Testing and Care provided
    to the Rhythmic Program since 2001
    •  2009 FIG medical meeting discussed injuries
    •  Were the skills too hard or were injuries due
    to poor training?
    •  I believe that it is poor skill progression,
    imbalances, and poor progressions
    •  The U.S. Rhythmic Program’s physical
    preparation program looks at the balance of
    strength and flexibility.
    IMPROVING TRAINING WITH TESTING
    3 P’S OF OPTIMAL
    PERFORMANCE
    SUCCESS
    •  Position
    •  Emphasis on Basic
    Fundamentals
    •  Progression
    •  Building the blocks to
    optimal performance
    •  Performance
    •  Challenges within their
    realm build strength and
    return success
    THE GYMNAST
    •  Flexible
    •  Coordinated
    •  ‘Hypermobile’
    •  Slender
    •  Has a “good” side
    •  “At Risk Athlete”
    CAUSE AND EFFECT
    OF INJURY
    •  Often a result of IMBALANCES in
    either STRENGTH or FLEXIBILITY
    •  Compare in both directions
    •  Work equally in flexion
    •  Injury = Distraction
    •  Repetitive Injury = Loss of Interest
    WORKING ON BOTH SIDES
    IDENTIFIED INJURY PATTERNS
    •  Foot & Ankle
    •  Low Back
    •  Hip
    •  40-50% of foot and ankle
    injuries identified were
    soon followed by low
    back
    USA Gymnastics Team
    35

    30

    IMPACT OF
    PROGRESSION
    25

    TRAINING 20

    GRAPH OF PROGRESS SINCE 2009 15

    TEAM & GROUP RESULTS


    10

    0
    1 2 3 4 5 6

    Group
    FOOT AND ANKLE: POSITION IS
    ALWAYS IMPORTANT

    • ONE LEG RELEVE IN GOOD ALIGNMENT


    • Pivot
    • Flexibility
    • Base structure performance
    • Note: Required for jumping
    • PROGRESSION TECHNIQUE
    • Add Band
    • Face Forward
    • Face Backwards
    POSTURE &
    POSITION
    •  PROGRESSION TECHNIQUE
    •  Solid Base Posture
    •  Up Quickly
    •  Down Slowly
    TAKING NOTE OF
    THE DIFFERENCES
    •  PROGRESSION TECHNIQUE
    •  Opposite side
    •  Transition from Plie′ to
    Releve
    CENTERING
    PERFORMANCE ON
    THE ATHLETE
    •  IMPORTANCE OF CENTER
    OF GRAVITY
    •  Growth = Changes
    •  Changes affect
    Performance
    •  A return to Basic
    Fundamentals and
    Progressive Training
    Technique = Success
    TIME LIMITATIONS
    COMBINING EXERCISES IN TRAINING TO
    INCORPORATE PROGRESSION
    TECHNIQUE
    •  Communication to Athlete
    •  Importance of flexion to
    performance
    •  Incorporate flexion into extension
    exercises for lengthening the calf
    muscle to improve performance
    SUPPORTING THE
    FOOT AND ANKLE
    IMPORTANCE OF GLUTE
    STRENGTHENING

    •  Communication to Athlete
    •  Strengthening of supportive leg in
    flexion
    INCORPORATING
    THE FUNDAMENTALS
    •  Glute Strengthening in motion
    •  PROGRESSION TECHNIQUE
    •  Lower Leg
    HIP AND BACK
    INJURY PREVENTION WITH 3’P
    PRINCIPLE
    •  Position
    •  Progression
    •  Performance
    WHAT TESTING TELLS
    US
    WHAT TESTING TELLS
    US
    PROPER
    PROGRESSION
    •  PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUE
    •  Begin on stomach
    •  Progress to Hands & Knees
    PROPER
    PROGRESSION
    •  PROGRESSIVE TECHNIQUE
    •  No back arch
    •  Incorporate Back Extension
    •  Return to basics when
    needed
    PROGRESSIVE
    APPROACH GAINS
    RESULTS
    IMPACT OF
    PROGRESSION
    TRAINING
    4TH IN ASIA 2013
    2ND IN THE WORLD BEHIND THE UNITED
    STATES 2014
    TOOK HOME THE GOLD 2015
    POSITIVE
    PERFORMANCE
    With good position and progression you
    get positive performance and
    qualification to the Olympic Games
    JUST A FEW
    REMINDERS:
    •  A Progression from Posture to
    Performance will provide optimal
    results
    •  Training in the right position develops
    strength and flexibility needed for
    performance from or in that position
    •  Setbacks may be related to growth
    or body changes. Returning to basic
    fundamentals can be a simple tool
    for success

    Elizabeth Darling, DPT, OCS, CLT, ATC


    Eliza.darling@aol.com

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