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Intensity and appearance of pain
| Athletes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Failed to compete | Never | 12 |
| Once | 3 | |
| Twice | 1 | |
| 5 times | 1 | |
| Many times | 1 | |
| Training versus pain | During training | 14 |
| After training | 2 | |
| No relationship | 2 |
Failed to compete: number of times that gymnasts failed to participate in official events for which they had been classified but did not compete because of medical restrictions. Training versus pain: time relationship between training and appearance of pain.
