Gymnastics safety for the physician.

For purposes of referral, it would be wise for the physician who frequently sees gymnasts as patients to own a copy of the U.S.G.S.A. Safety Manual. All safety standards are thoroughly explained and diagrammed. Through the employment of the physician's expertise and the coaches' and gymnasts' cooperation, a reduction in both the frequency and the severity of gymnastics injuries will occur. I firmly believe that gymnastics is already a safe sport. The injury survey previously referred to verifies this. I have, however, learned that through the ongoing support and cooperation of a sports medicine practitioner who has taken the time to acquaint himself with gymnastics, gymnasts will benefit in immeasurable ways.