Natalia García Coll

Ms. Natalia García Coll

University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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12 May 2022 in Healthcare
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ASAndreu Sastre
Andreu Sastre
AJAntonia Pades Jiménez
Antonia Pades Jiménez
NCNatalia García Coll
Natalia García Coll
Jesús Molina-MulaJesús Molina-Mula
Jesús Molina-Mula
Natalia Romero-FrancoNatalia Romero-Franco
Natalia Romero-Franco
Physical and psychological demands from gymnastics increase the occurrence of injuries and pain among athletes, whose consequent level of catastrophizing could affect rehabilitation and performance. Although the characteristics of each gymnastics discipline may be key factors, they remain unclear. This study aimed to describe injuries, pain, and catastrophizing levels of gymnasts, according to their discipline and training characteristics. A total of 160 gymnasts fulfilled an online survey at the end of the 2021 season. Eighty gymnasts sustained 106 injuries (mainly ankle), and 128 had current pain (mainly low back). Although results were similar among disciplines, rhythmic gymnasts had a higher prevalence of low back pain (p = 0.003) and artistic wrist pain (p = 0.011). Gymnasts who sustained an injury displayed higher hours of training (p = 0.026), and those with current pain had more sports experience (p = 0.001) and age (p < 0.001). A higher catastrophizing level was observed in injured gymnasts and correlated with pain level (p < 0.001). No other differences were found (p > 0.05). Pain and injury prevalence is extremely high among gymnasts, being specific to the gymnastics discipline and increasing catastrophizing experience. Hours of training, age, and sports experience are key related factors, regardless of discipline.