Primary (pre-event) | • Adequate warm up and stretching before and after gymnastics sessions |
| • Good physical condition appropriate to the specific demands of gymnastics |
| • Attention to equipment factors—for example, appropriate matting |
| • Screening programmes to identify at risk gymnasts and corrective actions |
| • Coaches and spotters |
| • Education of gymnasts, coaches, and parents |
| • Facilities design |
Secondary (event) | • Equipment design and maintenance |
| • Facilities design |
| • Personal protective equipment—for example, hand guards |
Tertiary (post-event) | • Prompt first aid and medical attention |
| • Adequate first aid facilities |
| • Full rehabilitation before returning to participation |