A 15-year-old girl has been left paralysed from the waist down after landing on her neck during gymnastic practice. Jacoby Miles has been told she will never walk again as she fights to regain the use of her upper body in hospital in Seattle.
Is Jacoby Miles still paralyzed?
Six years ago, at the age of 15, I was paralyzed from my chest down due to a gymnastics accident. I have gained a lot of strength back, but I'm still confined to a wheelchair with limited mobility and receive costly at-home therapy. My life has never been the same. But it's changed in the best way, too.
What are common injuries in gymnastics?
Common Gymnastics Injuries
- Wrist fractures.
- Finger and hand injuries.
- Cartilage damage.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.
- Knee and low back pain.
- Spinal fractures and herniated discs.
- Achilles tendon strains or tears.
- Ankle sprains.
