Gymnasts and cheerleaders put a lot of demand on their knees.

Jumping, landing, tumbling, stunting, and repeating skills over and over again can add up quickly — especially when volume increases and recovery is limited.

This week’s blog breaks down common sources of front-of-knee pain in gymnasts and cheerleaders, why the painful spot is not always the whole story, and how smart load management can help athletes build capacity instead of just pushing through pain.

Read the full blog to learn more.

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