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.

• Body Image in Gymnastics: Keeping it Healthy
• Medical Staffing at Events: What's Required?
• When Trauma Impacts the Athlete - A Coach's Guide to Recognize & Respond
• Injury Guidance for Gymnastics Coaches and Club Owners
• The Impact of a Gymnast's Growth Spurt
• Athlete Hygiene in Sports - More Than Just the Yuck Factor
• How a Coach's Leadership Style Affect Results
• Incident Reports - The 5 Ws
• Vomiting Before Gymnastics Competition — Is this normal?
• Youth Sport Mental Health - How Coaches Can Help
• Language Around Depression and Suicidal Athletes
• 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
  • Immune Function
  • Injury Prevention
• 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

• What to Expect: Gymnastics During Athlete Maturation | PDF
• 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

• Club Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Template (Word document)
• Event Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Template (Word document)

• Returning to Sport After Gymnastics Injuries
• Injury incidence and characteristics for elite, male, artistic USA gymnastics competitions from 2008 to 2018

• American College of Sports Medicine
• American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
• TrueSport
• United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sports Medicine
• USADA
• USOPC Mental Health

• Medical Staff Guidelines
• Athlete Health and Wellness Council

• 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
• Dry Needling policy
• Return to Gymnastics Clearance Policy
• USA Gymnastics Concussion Policy
  • Sports Concussion Overview
  • Gymnastics-specific Return to Sport Strategy
  • Concussion Injury Report
  • Concussion Policy Template for Member Clubs (Word document)

• 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