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Figure 2. Competition and practice injury mechanisms, all injuries, women's gymnastics, 1988–1989 through 2003–2004 (n = 495 competition injuries and 2244 practice injuries). “Other contact” refers to contact with items such as the floor, the mat, or equipment. Injury mechanism was unknown for 1% of game injuries and 3% of practice injuries.