Psychological Effects Of Gymnastics On The Human Body

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Gymnastics can have a major toll on the human body. It can affect the body physically and psychologically in many positive and negative ways. From ankle sprains and Spondylolysis to fear and confidence. All of these are examples of the kinds of situations gymnasts experience, and yet, not everybody notices it. There are short-term and long-term injuries that a gymnast can develop and can have major and minor effects on the human body in one’s life. Being in gymnastics may cause gymnasts to feel doubtful about their body and may cause eating disorders to be like others on the team. The different actions gymnasts perform may have psychological effects towards them and others based on the things that are done throughout life. “The current methods

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