Cauderay M, Theintz G
Schweiz Z Sportmed. 1989 Oct;37(3):162-6.
The need for high technical skills in gymnastics has resulted in a decrease of the age of talented gymnasts. Young gymnasts are submitted to intensive training, hence to an increase of the risk of injuries. In spite of this evolution, present medical assistance does not appear to be readily accessible to swiss coaches and gymnasts. By necessity, coaches endorse medical functions which have so far not been evaluated. This aspect was therefore investigated among coaches from the french speaking community of our country. The results show that the present medical network hinders regular follow-up of gymnasts and valuable discussions between coaches and doctors with, as a result, inappropriate medical teaching. Coaches distrust advice given by doctors of whom most underestimate the technical aspects of this sport. Medical assistance should be improved on a regional basis.
体操运动对高技术技能的需求导致了有天赋的体操运动员参赛年龄的降低。年轻体操运动员要接受强化训练，因此受伤风险增加。尽管有这种变化，但瑞士的教练和体操运动员似乎难以获得现有的医疗援助。教练们不得不承担起一些医疗职能，而这些职能迄今为止尚未得到评估。因此，我们对本国法语区的教练进行了这方面的调查。结果表明，目前的医疗网络妨碍了对体操运动员的定期跟踪以及教练与医生之间有价值的讨论，结果导致了不恰当的医学教学。教练们不信任医生给出的建议，而大多数医生也低估了这项运动的技术层面。医疗援助应在地区层面上加以改进。
