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why do my wrist hurt after doing a back handspring?

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Dear Miya,

As a mental game coach, I am not qualified to answer this question. I suggest you contact one of the other experts - someone who knows a lot about the technical aspects of tumbling.

Good luck!

Dr. Pam
The Mental Game Coach
http://www.confidentcheerleadingblog.com

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Pamela Enders

Expertise

I can answer all questions related to the mental game of cheerleading including how to manage or eliminate mental blocks; how to mentally prepare for tryouts and competitions; how to understand and manage conflict on on squads; anything related to the psychology of cheerleading and coaching.

Experience

I am a sports psychology coach and have been a psychologist for 30 years. I am on the faculty of Harvard Medical School. I have a blog called www.confidentcheerleadingblog.com. I have created a training program called The Mental Game of Cheerleading: Training for Competitions and I am working on several other programs and a book. I will be a featured presenter at the CheerCon Conference in May, 2009.

Education/Credentials
I have a Ph.D. in psychology and have been a psychologist for 30 years.

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