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October 28, 2019
Guide to Gymnastics Rips: Care & Prevention
Novices and elite gymnasts alike know that gymnastics rips are a common and annoying part of life. Learning to deal with them and heal them quickly is crucial. The longer your rips last, the longer you’ll be out of the gym. This post will teach you to heal rips quickly and add preventative steps to avoid them in the future.
What Causes Gymnastics Rips
Rips occur when the skin on hands is repeatedly exposed to friction. Repetitive movements like parallel and uneven bars are an example. Gymnasts who have little to no hand callus build-up are prone to these rips. Calluses are key for protecting soft layers of skin beneath them. If there isn’t adequate callus build up, the skin isn’t fully protected.
Gymnasts that have calluses that are too thick are equally at risk. Thick calluses are more likely to catch on something and rip. Once a gymnast has calluses, it's important to take care of them. This means reducing them to an optimal level that protects the hands without getting in the way.
Besides calluses, dry skin also plays a big part in causing rips. Gymnasts are highly prone to dry skin because of chalk. While it keeps them on the bar, it also draws moisture out of the skin. As a gymnast, it's critical to reintroduce moisture back to your hands daily to fight dryness from chalk.
How to Heal Gymnastics Rips
Hand rips may be painful and frustrating, but thankfully, you don’t have to deal with them for long. Follow these steps to quickly heal your gymnastics rips and get yourself back to the gym.
How to Prevent Gymnastics Rips
There are a few easy gymnast hand care practices you can use to prevent rips before they happen.
Gymnastics hand rips are a nuisance, but a few easy steps can minimize this. Once your hand rip heals, use the above steps to keep your hands optimal and avoid rips altogether.