The effect of flexibility training as a preventive measure to reduce lower extremity injuries in female gymnasts

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Faculty of physical education helwan university

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The effect of flexibility training as a preventive measure to reduce lower extremity injuries in
female gymnasts
* Iqbal Rasmi Muhammad
** Amal Riyad Muhammad
Researcher / Farah Abdel-Ghani Ahmed

Summary :
The research aims to design a preventive training program and identify its effect on the flexibility of the joints (ankle - knee - pelvis). The researcher used the experimental method “The Experimental Method” by designing the pre-post measurement for one experimental group in order to suit the nature of the objectives and hypotheses of the study under investigation. The study was chosen. The research sample was conducted intentionally and includes (12) players from the (Under 9 years) stage at Al-Nasr Sports Club and registered with the Egyptian Artistic Gymnastics Federation for the 2022/2023 sports season. The study resulted in the following results:
1- The proposed preventive program led to the development of the targeted fitness elements (flexibility - stretching).
2- Adequate physical preparation appropriate to the type of sport and a good warm-up prevent and limit the chances of sports injuries.
Keywords: :(preventive program - injuries - gymnastics).

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