Reflection of the Season
Mind-set coach Ariana LeBlanc reflects on the latest gymnastics competition season.
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Optimizing Recovery: Nutrition Tips for Gymnasts After Competition Season
Ready for upgrade season? Don't let nutrition errors hold you back!
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Negociating the challenges of the season: Perspectives of a college gymnast
College gymnast, Sarah Brownstein, on how she approaches the demands of combining academics with college gymnastics.
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Goal Setting for Gymnasts: A Roadmap for Success
Goal setting is a powerful tool that can help gymnasts take control of their training and stay motivated. Mental Performance Coach Natalie explains how to do this and why it is important for gymnasts.
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How to navigate colds and flu during the season
When cold and flu season coincides with gymnastics season: what gymnasts can do to help get themselves through it
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What to ask your physical therapist to get the most out of your appointment.
Sometimes getting the best physical therapy care is dependent on the questions you ask. Here are some questions you can ask your physical therapist during your appointment.
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Gymnastics Medicine’s Medical Certification: Cycle 1 complete!
The Gymnastics Medicine Medical Provider Certification is officially underway, with cycle 1 now complete!
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Six mental strategies to compete your best this season
Is your mental performance holding you back at meets? Try these top six strategies from mind-set coach Ariana LeBlanc!
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Fueling Success: Breakfast Strategies to Conquer Pre-Meet Nerves
Registered Dietitian Kerry Bair on how skipping breakfast is the one consistent mistake that can undermine all your hard work this season.
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Getting the most out of stretching
Stretching is a buzz word we hear all around the gym. Athletes and coaches saying: ‘I need to “stretch” more’, ‘I’m not “flexible” enough’, ‘I am “tight”…
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Eating for the Win: Three Tips For Fueling With Pre-Competition Nerves
Kerry Bair RD on strategies to help gymnasts who struggle to eat due to nerves before competitions. Competition day as a high level gymnast can be both…
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Gymnastics Medicine forms partnership with Gotham Gymnastics
Gymnastics Medicine has been selected as part of Gotham Gymnastics’ advisory board (pictured) in New York City. Gymnastics Medicine is pleased to announce that…
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Gymnastics Medicine’s 5th annual symposium!
Gymnastics Medicine’s 5th annual symposium Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research held it 5 th annual symposium at Boston Children’s Hospital on October…
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Finding Balance without the Beam: Transitioning to Medical School After Gymnastics
Student group board member and graduate student Maggie Tamburro on the struggles faced after retirement from gymnastics, and how the skills learned were…
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Rip Care 101: While In (and Out) of Season
Physical Therapist Dr. Ezara Greene on the dos and don’ts of rip care in gymnastics. Gymnasts! How do you look after those pesky rips? Yes, they can be hard to…
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“My heels hurt!” Managing Calcaneal Apophysitis
Podiatrist Dr. Tenaya West on what causes heel pain in gymnasts, and how you can manage it. Calcaneal apophysitis, commonly known as Sever’s disease, is a…
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ACL tears and the gymnast – why treating sooner rather than later is key
Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz on why early attention to the ACL is critical in gymnastics. ACL tears are often thought of in the preparation for a competition…
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Four reasons why gymnasts struggle through summer training and four things you can do to help
Kerry Bair RD on reasons why gymnasts may be underfuled during summer training, and what you can do to help. Picture this: Summer training has just begun. Your…
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Gymnastics and Concussions: A Retrospective Chart Review
Gymnastics Medicine founder Dr. Elly Hart and her colleagues at Boston Children’s Hospital published a new paper on concussion in gymnastics. Concussions can…
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Ankle rehabilitation in gymnastics
Gymnastics Medicine physical therapist Dr. Kaysha Bates with ankle strengthening exercises for the gymnast In gymnastics, the ankle is the most commonly…
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Eating disorders and the sport of gymnastics: Warning signs and prevention
Gymnastics mind-set coach Ariana LeBlanc on the warning signs of eating disorders in athletes. Eating disorders are very serious mental illnesses that also…
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Mental Blocks: A guide for gymnasts, parents, and coaches.
Gymnastics mind-set coach Ariana LeBlanc on what it means to have a mental block and how you can help. Mental blocks are one of the most frustrating things in…
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Working as a PT in the gym.
Dr. Kaysha Bates on what it is like to work as a PT in the unique setting of a gymnastics gym. Working as a physical therapist in a gym looks quite different…
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National Athletic Training Month!
Gymnastics Medicine Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz on the role athletic trainers play in the sports medicine environment. Get to know your athletic trainer: It’s…
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The Most Common Fueling Mistakes Gymnasts Make Before A Competition
Kerry Bair RD on common fueling mistakes gymnasts make before competition As a competitive gymnast, competition season is your time to shine! You want to show…
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How to work with a PT that doesn’t know gymnastics
Gymnastics Medicine PT Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set on how you can help your PT better understand the sport of gymnastics The best way to return to gymnastics after…
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Back pain in gymnastics
Gymnastics Medicine founder Dr. Elly Hart on what to do if you are experiencing back pain in gymnastics. Back pain is NOT normal for any gymnast or athlete to…
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‘Back to the Roofs’ – Gymnastics Medicine at the European Championships
Gymnastics Medicine PT Liz Melvin at the 2022 European Gymnastics Championships in Munich, Germany. Back in August, Board Member Liz was a physiotherapist…
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Gymnastics Medicine’s 4th Annual Symposium!
Gymnastics Medicine’s Annual Symposium in 2018. This year we are delighted to be returning to an in-person format in Boston MA. Gymnastics Medicine: Education…
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The Link Between Mental Blocks and Under Fueling
Kerry Bair RD on how nutrition could be influencing your mental performace in gymnastics. One of the most frustrating things to deal with in gymnastics are…
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Gymnastics Medicine tank tops and leotards now available!
Gymnastics Medicine’s Leotard and Tank Top collection in partnership with Plum Practicewear! Our sponsors Plum Practicewear have designed Gymnastics Medicine…
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Gymnastics Medicine at the 2022 US Gymnastics Championships!
Gymnastics Medicine on the floor at the 2022 US Gymnastics Championships, Amalie Arena, Tampa FL. Board Members Elly Hart, Elizabeth Melvin, and Emily Sweeney…
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Injury Prevention Tips for Competitive Gymnasts: A Sit-Down With Gymnastics Medicine Expert, Dr. Elly Hart
Gymnastics Medicine Founder Dr. Elly Hart with some top tips on staying healthy this season. 1. What are your qualifications as a medical professional? Dr.…
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Too hot to handle: heat injury and illness in gymnastics.
What happens when it gets too hot in the gym? Dr. Elly Hart explains what to look out for in your gymnasts. With temperatures on the rise this summer,…
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Summer camps: is it an injury or just muscle soreness?
Is it an injury or just muscle soreness? Certified Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz explains more. Summer camps are an exciting opportunity for kids to meet other…
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Is summer a good time for a break?
Physical Therapist Dr Alyssa Herrera-Set on why one of the best things you can do this summer is take a break. Summer is usually time for a break from school –…
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Gymnastics Medicine at USAG National Congress!
USA Gymnastics National Congress 2022 and Gymnastics Medicine USA Gymnastics National Congress will be held from August 18 th – 21 st in Tampa, Florida. Some…
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The Importance of Hydration (And 5 Tips to Help You Stay Hydrated)
Registered Dietitian Kerry Bair talks about the key to staying hydrated this summer. I bet you have heard over and over again how important it is to stay…
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Gymnastics Medicine at Level 9 Eastern Championships!
Gymnastics Medicine can be found at the trademark pink table! This year’s Level 9 Eastern Championships were held in Rochester, NY from May 5 th – 8 th 2022.…
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Gymnastics Medicine in American Ninja Warrior!
Gymnastics Medicine’s Dr. Elly Hart on Season 14 of American Ninja Warrior! Our very own Dr. Elspeth (Elly) Hart recently competed on the TV show ‘American…
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Preventing burnout in young athletes.
Athletic Trainer Jamie Broz explains how to spot the signs of burnout and some strategies to counteract it. As this season comes to an end, it may feel a…
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Should gymnasts lift weights?
PT Dr. Jenny Borda talks about her experience with weightlifting and the benefits in gymnastics Should gymnasts lift weights? So, I will start by saying when I…
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Gymnastics Medicine behind the scenes at RENT!
Dr Alyssa Herrera-Set DPT on what it’s like to work backstage at Broadway musicals! ‘One of my favorite work opportunities as a physical therapist is working…
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When it matters most: the role of mental skills in gymnastics performance.
When It Matters Most. You have been training unbelievably hard for this moment. It’s the chance to show everyone all you have to offer. To make your gym, your…
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Dr Emily Sweeney receives research grant for spondylolysis study.
Gymnastics Medicine Sports Medicine MD, Dr. Emily Sweeney, was recently awarded research funding by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM)…
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Three ways to transition your fueling strategy into the off season
Registered Dietitian Kerry Bair explains how to transition your fueling plan into the off-season For many gymnasts, the 2022 competition season is coming to a…
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New concussion and sports medicine clinic in Des Moines, IA
Dr. Bauman opens a new concussion and sports medicine clinic Gymnastics Medicine MD, Dr. Shannon Bauman, is opening a new medical practice on Jan 4th, 2022 in…
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Gymnastics Medicine 2021: Grand Rounds, Annual Symposium and more!
Gymnastics Medicine in 2021 What a year 2021 has been for Gymnastics Medicine! During its inaugural year, Gymnastics Medicine delivered nine educational grand…
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The Fueled Gymnast Academy
Kerry Bair RD and the Fueled Gymnast Academy Our Gymnastics Medicine Registered Dietician Kerry Bair provides expert nutritional advice to gymnasts of all ages…
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Gymnastics Medicine at the Junior Pan American Games!
Dr. Elly Hart at the 2021 Junior Pan American Games Gymnastics Medicine founder, Dr. Elly Hart, was the USA Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) medical provider…
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Gymnastics Medicine Research
Dr. Emily Sweeney publishes new research in collegiate gymnastics. Dr. Emily Sweeney has participated in a long list of gymnastics related research. This year,…
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Sports Medicine and the new Center for the Female Athlete
The new Center for the Female Athlete in Dayton Children’s, Ohio. In 2021, Gymnastics Medicine athletic trainer Jamie Broz, helped create the new Center for…
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Movement Screens for Gymnasts: gymSAFE
Catch up with Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set DPT and the gymSAFE movement screen developed especially for gymnasts. In 2021, Gymnastics Medicine PT Dr Alyssa…
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Beam Queen Bootcamp and Gymnastics Medicine!
Gymnastics Medicine teams up with Beam Queen Bootcamp! In August 2021, Dr. Elly Hart was a guest clinician at Samantha Peszek’s Beam Queen Bootcamp in Danbury,…
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Curating the Perfect Gymnastics Nutrition Professional By Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
Between family members, coaches, and medical professionals, it takes a village to keep a gymnast happy, healthy, and performing at their best. Every gymnast…
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Common Gymnastics Injuries By Dr. Emily Sweeney
Ankle sprains and knee injuries, such as meniscus and ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, are the most common gymnastics injuries overall, however, the…
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Soreness and Pain – Know the Difference! By Dr. Emily Sweeney
Soreness and pain can be difficult to distinguish, especially for our younger gymnasts. However, there are a few things to consider: soreness typically occurs…
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The Top 3 Physical Therapy Exercises for Gymnasts By Dr. Alyssa Herrera-Set
Every gymnast is unique. The most important exercises that every gymnast should do are the exercises that address that specific gymnast’s weaknesses. If I had…
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Meet Our Founder With a lot of “Hart”; Dr. Elspeth (Elly) Hart
At Gymnastics Medicine, we build on the pillars of education and our love of the sport. Everything we do here wouldn’t be possible without guidance from our…
Read more →Gymnastics Medicine Inaugural Educational Event
Join Us on April 11th for a FREE Virtual Grand Rounds Event! Gymnastics Medicine is hosting our first Grand Rounds educational event on April 11, 2021, from…
Read more →Launch Letter Gymnastics Medicine
Dear Gymnasts, Parents, Coaches, and Medical Providers, Welcome to the Nonprofit Gymnastics Medicine. We are a group of gymnasts, parents, coaches, and medical…
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