Presenter
Jenny Borda, PT, DPT
Saturday, August 8
10:45 – 11:45 am
Creating Healthy Backs: What Every Coach Needs to Know in 2026
Back pain remains one of the most common injuries in gymnastics, yet many coaches lack practical tools to identify early warning signs or modify training appropriately. This session teaches coaches the most common types of back pain in gymnasts, what they look like in real time, and why they happen. We’ll cover movement patterns like excessive lumbar hinging, rib flaring, poor shoulder mechanics, and hip restrictions and how these contribute to both pain and skill inconsistency.
Coaches will learn simple movement screens, effective warm-up strategies, and strength progressions that improve shaping, extension work, tumbling, and bars technique.
Attendees will leave with actionable steps to keep athletes training safely while promoting long-term spine health.