Athlete Health and Wellness
USA Gymnastics is committed to the health and wellness of our gymnasts. This page serves as a resource for medical professionals who serve the gymnastics community and for those working with or who have a desire to work with USA Gymnastics’ National Teams and developmental track programs.
About the USA Gymnastics Medical Team
How can I be part of the USA Gymnastics Medical Team?
- USA Gymnastics Healthcare Services Provider Position Description
- Recruiting and Training New Medical Providers Policy
- Apply to join the team
- If you meet the qualifications listed in the position description and have reviewed the “Recruiting and Training New Medical Providers Policy” and would like to be considered for a volunteer position with USA Gymnastics medical team, please click below to email your cover letter and resume to medicalvolunteer@usagym.org
USA Gymnastics Medical Team Policies
- USA Gymnastics National Team Healthcare Services Position Description
- USA Gymnastics Healthcare Services Provider Position Description
- USA Gymnastics Medical Director Position Description
- USA Gymnastics National Team Physician Position Description
- USA Gymnastics Event Medical Coordinator Position Description
- Dry Needling policy
- Return to Gymnastics Clearance Policy
- USA Gymnastics Concussion Policy
Webinars
- How to Navigate the Topics of Gymnast Nutrition, Weight, and Body Image as a Coach or Parent
- Introduction to Sport Psychology: Using Mental Skills to Get the Edge
- Mindfulness Training for Performance Excellence
- Recovering from Injury – Return to Gymnastics Smarter, Stronger, and Safer | PDF
- Using Imagery in Gymnastics to Get the Mental Edge | PDF
- Early Sport Specialization and Preventing Injuries in Gymnastics | PDF
- Men’s Program: Annual Training & Periodization Cycles to Maximize Competition, Recovery and Skill Development
- Red Flags: When to send your gymnast to a medical professional
Reference Documents and Research
- COVID-19 Interim Guidance: Return to Sports
- USOPC Nutrition
- Nutrition Concerns for Gymnasts
- Fueling Strategies - Performance
- Fueling Strategies - Snacks
- Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition
- Altitude Factsheet
- Recovery Factsheet
- Hydration Factsheet
- Travel Nutrition Factsheet
- Nutrients that Fuel Performance
- Nutrients for Bone/Joint Injury Recovery
- Nutrients for Soft Tissue Injury Recovery
- Webinar: How to Navigate the Topics of Gymnast Nutrition, Weight, and Body Image as a Coach or Parent
- Injury incidence and characteristics for elite, male, artistic USA gymnastics competitions from 2008 to 2018
- USOPC Mental Health
- Imagery
- Confidence
- Goal Setting
- 14 Days of Focus: Developing Mental Resilience & Strength to Peak in Gymnastics
- Mental Toughness in Gymnastics
- Energy Management Skills
- Gymnastics Parent Survival Guide
- Mindfulness Manual
- Injury Guidance for Gymnastics Coaches and Club Owners
- Returning to Sport After Gymnastics Injuries
- When Trauma Impacts the Athlete - A Coach's Guide to Recognize & Respond
- WADA
- USADA