Why is this study important? Following the 2020 Netflix documentary “Athlete A,” hundreds of former elite gymnasts have come forward with accounts of psychological and physical violence, sexual harassment/abuse, and organizational neglect. While research has identified these experiences as abusive, we have lacked a comprehensive understanding of their potential long-term consequences. This study fills this […]
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Working in gymnastics – it’s a balancing act
By Emily Ross (@EmilyRossPhysio) Whoa…working in gymnastics, where do we start? Gymnastics is a mesmerising sport which requires a level of power, flexibility, and not to mention a dedication and focus I have never previously witnessed in a childhood and adolescent age group. We are going to do a roundoff full twist through my top […]
5 Things I learned from the World Gymnastics Championships
By Rishi Dhand @rishidhand7 Excited, nervous, intrigued… I felt all of these emotions and more when I was asked to help as a doctor at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in October, 2015. It was the qualifying event for this year’s Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro. I recognize my fortune to participate at an […]