Gymnasts have unique fueling needs. From long training days to busy competition days, proper nutrition is key to meet their short- and long-term energy needs. Scottish Rite for Children hosted a webinar, featuring sports dietitian Taylor Morrison, M.S., R.D.N., CSSD,...
Download a PDF of this summary. In this program, our pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine experts described how the skeletal development of the hip is affected by repetitive and extreme movements inherent to athletic activity. The changes, in some cases, can be...
What is underfueling? When athletes do not eat enough calories (or the right calories) to support their growth and development and all of the training. This may occur periodically due to fluctuations in seasons or training schedules, it is particularly concerning if...
What is underfueling?When athletes do not eat enough calories (or the right calories) to support their growth and development and all of the training. This may occur periodically due to fluctuations in seasons or training schedules, it is particularly concerning if it...
Our Center for Excellence in Sports Medicine treats a wide array of sport-related injuries and conditions in young athletes. One common condition treated is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the elbow. This condition can happen to anyone but is especially common in...
Success in gymnastics requires a high volume of training and early specialization. Together, these can take a toll on a young athlete’s growing body. Lindsey Williams, O.T.R., C.H.T., is an occupational therapist who takes care of gymnasts with wrist pain. “I really...
Gymnasts have training needs that differ from many other athletes. The demands on gymnasts typically involve many hours of high-intensity skills training. Not addressing recovery with the same commitment can leave them less prepared for another workout and at an...
Every little gymnast has big dreams, but 8-year-old Aspen Wilkinson is no ordinary gymnast. "Aspen is obviously a really brave and strong little girl who doesn't stop ever!" said her mother, Mary Novas. Aspen doesn't let her prosthetic foot keep her from the sport she...
