Gymnastics: A Dangerous Pastime for Children

Gymnastics is one of the most popular after school activities for young girls. Many young girls dream incessantly about becoming the next US gymnastics team super star and many parents dream about helping them get there. But as appealing as signing a child up for this sport may seem to both the child and the parent, certain serious dangers inherent in gymnastics should be taken into consideration before doing so.

Gymnastics Equipment

Gymnastics requires children to contort their bodies, do back flips, and swing on the uneven bars. These activities can result in:

• stress fractures
• torn ligaments and tendons
• blown knees
• bruises and broken bones
• paralysis
• severe head trauma and possible brain injury

While these accidents are always a possibility in gymnastics, the quality of the equipment at the gym the child attends can make these horrendous things more or less likely to happen.

Gyms should be constantly updating their equipment. Mats should cover almost every space in the gym and should be new to ensure they contain the proper amount of cushioning. No piece of equipment should show signs of rusting and they must be completely stable. Loose screws or metal connecting elements can result in tragedy.

Contact Us

If you have a child who has been injured while practicing gymnastics and you have discovered that the gym where it occurred has old or faulty equipment, you may be able to receive damages. To find out more about your options, contact the Charlotte personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of William K. Goldfarb today at 866-298-0768 to discuss your personal injury claim.