Courses are presented locally, regionally, nationally and internationally, both in person and virtually.   The 2023-2025 schedule will be released shortly, and will include over 10 options of regional-based courses, private course opportunities and online versions for both sports medicine professionals that want to know more about the sport, and coaches, athletes, gym owners, and parents who want to learn more about gymnastics and performing arts/sports medicine.  

The course will be presented two ways - "flipped" if you will -  meaning similar courses in two ways:
ONE for Medical Professionals (PT, PTA, ATC, MD, DO, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Exercise Physiologist, etc)
ONE for Coaches, athletes, gym owners, parents, etc. 

There is no better place, leader, and group of presenters than MedGym can gather. Come join us, learn, share, and be a part of the  CHANGE in our sport!

Thank you!

Online Course Options!

MedGym is proud  to connect with Allied Health Education for approval throughout the US for CEU's for health care providers! Each course and each state is subject to change, of course. Confirmation of credits based on professional licensure to be confirmed at time of registration. 

Individual Courses: Options
- Presented LIVE online
- Can also watch on demand
- Testing at the end of each course with pass percentage demands for CEU completion
-  OPTION to not test if CEU's are not desired (I.e. learning purposes, student education, coaches)
- IF MGC desired, all tests and courses must be completed

Course Layout
1. History of the Sport of Gymnastics- Medical, Physics, Wellness

2. Terminology of the Sport and Parallels to Arthrokinematics

3. The Science of Gymnastics (Physics, Movement, Kinematics, Equipment)

4. Gymnastics Progression: Levels, Skill Additive, Motor Learning

5. The Importance of Technique: Including Video Analysis

6. Strength Training and Physiology- All Sport and Per Event

7. Manual Treatments, Effectiveness in Treating Injuries

8. Spine: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

9. Shoulder: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

10. Elbow and Wrist: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

11. Hips and Thigh: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

12. Knee: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

13. Foot and Ankle: Gymnastics Injury Prevention, Predisposition, Common Injuries, Treatment and Return to Sport

14. Sport Psychology and Physiology of Injury, Rehabilitation and Pain

15. Nutrition for Gymnastics in Relation to Injury Treatment, Prevention and Recovery

16. *Case Study Series for Gymnastics Injury

17. Medical Gym Program Creation: How To, Legality, Structure

18. Baseline Testing and Program Creation

19.* Individual Case Presentation and Evaluation

20. *Post-Test and Certification
(* denotes courses that can only be taken as a part of the MGC Certification series)

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Gymnastics Sports Medicine and Wellness Certificate
20 total- take in full completion (some sequential) for MGC (MedGym Certification) 
An esteemed way for colleagues, patients, coaches, gyms, peers and more to respect your knowledge and understanding of the sport of gymnastics, MGC allows someone with gymnastics knowledge to hone in on details and those looking to specialize in the sport the ability to become well rounded in application. Becoming a MGC individual will also allow you a fast-track to the application process for the MedGym Wellness Group. 



IN-PERSON COURSE SCHEDULE PROPOSAL- EIGHT LOCATIONS!

THIS SUMMER: San Jose, CA offered independently before/After USA Gymnastics Nationals and USAG Congress!

West:                California
West/Central:   Arizona
Central 1:         Chicago, IL
Central 2:         Indianapolis, IN
South/Central:  Tennessee
South/East:      Jacksonville, FL
East:                North Carolina
South/Central: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
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Are You Looking for the Medical Professional Version?
Course Description: ONE DAY VERSION

This one-day fully interactive course provides medical professionals with a better understanding of the sport of gymnastics from a physical, physiological, and psychological perspective. Participants can expect to gain vast knowledge regarding holistic gymnastic injury management which includes injury prevention, effective treatment strategies, and stepwise return to sport protocol. The education combines classroom knowledge along with gym/athlete interaction and demonstrations. 
A comprehensive approach to complete gymnastics injury management will be provided including injury prevention, treatment strategies, evidence-based practice and practical experience, return to sport and gym medical management. 
Lab and break-out sessions provided within gymnastics gyms for observation, evaluation and application of treatment techniques and biomechanics and arthrokinematic evaluations. Presenters will educate on injury trends and treatment techniques specific to the gymnast. Multi-disciplinary presenter will allow for education on comprehensive athlete management including psychology, nutrition, physiology and more.

Course Goals/Objectives
Recognize the physical, physiologic, and psychological demands of the sport of gymnastics
To familiarize with gymnastics terminology for skills and code of points so that return to sport for gymnastics can be guided with more sport specific knowledge
To gain a better understanding of gymnastics schedule cycle, practice demands, meet and travel demands, and student-athlete balance
To understand the culture of the sport in relation to health, wellness, and injury responsiveness
 To understand common injury predispositions associated with gymnastics by specific body part and trend
To better understand diagnostic process for orthopedic and pediatric injuries most commonly seen in gymnast
To review and understand partial sport participation with specific injuries
To understand a return to sport protocol for specific body parts or injuries.
 To understand flexibility demands of gymnastics and the science behind varied flexibility training methods
To get a better understanding of matting and landing surfaces as well as equipment absorption and reaction forces
To gain a better understanding of nutritional demands placed on all gymnasts from beginner to elite, with relation to practice, competition and injury recovery
To be educated on the sports psychology that shapes the development of a gymnast and the culture experienced in the gym and the sport on a world-stage from developmental/recreational to Elite
 To understand the policies and procedures behind athlete safety with regards to Safe Sport and national governing bodies (NGB) under the USOC umbrella. Will review coaching code of conduct is (medical and coaching people, mandatory reporting procedures)
Gain an understanding of how gymnastics helps across different sports disciplines (balance, agility, strength, proprioception, etc.) and other life skills (listening, discipline, commitment, tenacity, etc.)

Day 1– 7:30pm-6.30pm, 105 min Break (9.25 Contact Hours)
Setting: Classroom ONLY
7:30am – Check-In, Staff Intro, Course Overview, and Objectives (30 mins)
8:00am - History of Sport of Gymnastics, Terminology of Sport (30 mins)
8:30am- Science of Gymnastics: Physics (30 mins)
9:00am - Levels of Gymnastics Progression and Competition (30 min)
9:30am – BREAK (30 mins)
10:00am – Walk, feel, equipment introduction and the Science of Gymnastics: Each piece of equipment GRF and mechanical structure, FIG testing equipment (45 mins – Athlete Interaction)
10:45am - Importance of Technique (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
11:15am -  Strengthening and Balance: Physiology and Kinematics (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
11:45pm -  Event-specific skill evaluation and Demonstration- Video and Athlete Interaction (60 min)
12:45-1:45pm LUNCH BREAK (60 min)
1:45pm - By Body Part: Spine & Hinge Theory (30 mins)
2:15pm - By Body Part: Shoulder, Elbow & Wrist (30 mins)
2:45pm - By Body Part: Hips & Thigh [labrum, hamstring, and split position] (30 mins)
3:15pm - By Body Part: Knee [ACL, meniscus, etc.]Foot & Ankle  (30 mins)
3:45pm - BREAK (15 min)
4:00pm - Sports Psychology and Physiology (30 mins)
4:30pm - Nutrition (30 mins)
5:00pm – Being a Medical Advisors for a Gym: Partnership Creation (30 mins)
5:30pm - Baseline Testing (30 mins)
6:00pm -Pre-test answers/Course Evaluation (30 mins)
6:30pm -  End of Day
7:30A-6:30pm, 105 min break, 9.25 CEU TOTAL


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Course Description: TWO DAY VERSION

This two-day interactive course provides medical professionals with a better understanding of the sport of gymnastics from a physical, physiological, and psychological perspective. Participants can expect to gain vast knowledge regarding holistic gymnastic injury management which includes injury prevention, effective treatment strategies, and stepwise return to sport protocol. The education combines classroom knowledge along with gym/athlete interaction and demonstrations. 
A comprehensive approach to complete gymnastics injury management will be provided including injury prevention, treatment strategies, evidence-based practice and practical experience, return to sport and gym medical management. 
Lab and break-out sessions provided within gymnastics gyms for observation, evaluation and application of treatment techniques and biomechanics and arthrokinematic evaluations. Presenters will educate on injury trends and treatment techniques specific to the gymnast. Multi-disciplinary presenter will allow for education on comprehensive athlete management including psychology, nutrition, physiology and more.

Course Goals/Objectives
  1.  To increase understanding of the physical, physiologic, and psychological demands of the sport of gymnastics
  2. To familiarize with gymnastics terminology for skills and code of points so that return to sport for gymnastics can be guided with more sport specific knowledge
  3. To gain a better understanding of gymnastics schedule cycle, practice demands, meet and travel demands, and student-athlete balance
  4. To understand the culture of the sport in relation to health, wellness, and injury responsiveness
  5.  To understand common injury predispositions associated with gymnastics by specific body part and trend
  6. To better understand diagnostic process for orthopedic and pediatric injuries most commonly seen in gymnast
  7. To review and understand partial sport participation with specific injuries
  8. To understand a return to sport protocol for specific body parts or injuries.
  9.  To understand flexibility demands of gymnastics and the science behind varied flexibility training methods
  10. To get a better understanding of matting and landing surfaces as well as equipment absorption and reaction forces
  11. To gain a better understanding of nutritional demands placed on all gymnasts from beginner to elite, with relation to practice, competition and injury recovery
  12.  To understand the policies and procedures behind athlete safety with regards to Safe Sport and national governing bodies (NGB) under the USOC umbrella. Will review coaching code of conduct (medical and coaching people, mandatory reporting procedures)
  13.  To hear from a retired National Team Member, World Team Member or Olympian of their experiences within the sport and in retirement, physically mentally and socially (PRN at certain courses only).
  14. Gain an understanding of how gymnastics helps across different sports disciplines (balance, agility, strength, proprioception, etc.) and other life skills (listening, discipline, commitment, tenacity, etc.)
  15. To be educated on the sports psychology that shapes the development of a gymnast and the culture experienced in the gym and the sport on a world-stage from developmental/recreational to Elite

Detailed Schedule (8.5 hours)
Day 1– 7:30pm-5:45pm, 105 min Break (8.5 Contact Hours)
Setting: Classroom ONLY
7:30am – Check-In, Staff Intro, Course Overview, and Objectives (30 mins)
8:00am - Pre-Test (30 mins)
8:30am - History of Sport of Gymnastics (30 mins)
9:00am - Terminology of the Sport (30 mins)
9:30am- Science of Gymnastics: Physics (60 mins)
10:30am – BREAK (30 mins)
11:00am – Walk, feel, equipment introduction (45 min- Athlete Demonstration)
11:45am - Science of Gymnastics: Each piece of equipment GRF and mechanical structure, FIG testing equipment (30 mins – Athlete Interaction)
12:15pm – Levels of Gymnastics Progression and Competition (45 min)
1:00-2:00pm - LUNCH BREAK (60 min)
2:00pm – Importance of Technique (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
2:30pm – Strengthening Physiology and per Event Kinematics (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
3:00pm – Skill evaluation and Demonstration- Video and Athlete Interaction (60 min)
4:00pm - Manual Treatment and Techniques (30 min)
4:30pm - By Body Part: Spine & Hinge Theory (60 mins)
5:30pm- End of Day 1

Day 2  7:30a-6:30pm, 90 min break (8.5 CEU Hours) 
7:30am – By Body Part: Shoulder (30 mins)
8:00am – By Body Part: Elbow & Wrist (30 mins)
8:30am – By Body Part: Hips & Thigh [labrum, hamstring, and split position] (60 mins)
9:30am – By Body Part: Knee [ACL, meniscus, etc.] (30 mins)
10:00am – BREAK (30 min)
10:30am - By Body Part: Foot & Ankle [Achilles] (60 mins)
11:30am- Routine Injury Predisposition Analysis, athlete demonstration (45 mins)
12:15pm –Sports Psychology and Physiology (45 mins)
1:00pm –Nutrition (30 mins)
1:30pm – LUNCH BREAK (60 mins)
2:30pm- Group Break Out: Differential Diagnosis: Case Study- Development (30 mins)
3:00pm – Group Break Out: Differential Diagnosis: Case Study- Presentation  (30 mins)
3:30pm – Being a Medical Advisors for a Gym: Partnership Creation (30 mins)
4:00pm - Baseline Testing (30 mins)
4:30pm – Course Review (30 min)
5:00pm -Post Test/Course Evaluation (45 mins)
5:45pm – Test answers and discussion (30 min)
6:15pm - Closing Q & A (15 mins)
6:30pm- End of Day 2
18.00 CEU TOTAL


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Are You Looking For The COACH/ ATHLETE/ OWNER Version?

Course Description: ONE DAY
This one full day interactive course provides gymnastics sport professionals with a better understanding of the sport from a physical, physiological, and psychological perspective. Focusing on both health and wellness, athlete safety is paramount to participation and performance at any level in gymnastics. Biomechanics and movement as well as anatomy will be presented for coaches to comprehend movement patterns for skill achievement as well as ways to avoid improper performance which can lead to acute and overuse injury. Participants can expect to gain vast knowledge regarding holistic gymnastic injury awareness and management which includes injury prevention strategies, effective teamwork communication with medical professionals, and stepwise return to sport protocol. The education combines classroom knowledge along with gym/athlete interaction and demonstrations. 
A comprehensive approach to complete gymnastics gym medical programming will be provided including concepts, culture, medical review (biomechanics, physics, kinematics), injury awareness (etiology, patterns, explanation of diagnosis and treatment procedures), on-site strategy, medical team creation, parent and athlete interaction, and implementation. 
Lab and break-out sessions provided with demonstrators for observation, evaluation and analysis of movement, biomechanics and arthrokinematic evaluations as well as participation in (for one’s self, voluntarily, or observation of others) corrective movement exercises. Presenters will educate on injury trends and treatment techniques that medical professionals specific to the gymnast. Multi-disciplinary presenter will allow for education on comprehensive athlete management including psychology, nutrition, physiology and more.
Course Goals/Objectives
 To increase understanding of the physical, physiologic, and psychological demands of the sport of gymnastics
To familiarize with gymnastics terminology for skills and code of points so that return to sport for gymnastics can be guided with more sport specific knowledge
To gain a better understanding of gymnastics schedule cycle, practice demands, meet and travel demands, and student-athlete balance
To understand the culture of the sport in relation to health, wellness, and injury responsiveness
 To understand common injury predispositions associated with gymnastics by specific body part and trend
To better understand diagnostic process for orthopedic and pediatric injuries most commonly seen in gymnast
To review and understand partial sport participation with specific injuries
To understand a return to sport protocol for specific body parts or injuries.
 To understand flexibility demands of gymnastics and the science behind varied flexibility training methods
To get a better understanding of matting and landing surfaces as well as equipment absorption and reaction forces
To gain a better understanding of nutritional demands placed on all gymnasts from beginner to elite, with relation to practice, competition and injury recovery
 To understand the policies and procedures behind athlete safety with regards to Safe Sport and national governing bodies (NGB) under the USOC umbrella. Will review coaching code of conduct is (medical and coaching people, mandatory reporting procedures)
 Gain an understanding of how gymnastics helps across different sports disciplines (balance, agility, strength, proprioception, etc.) and other life skills (listening, discipline, commitment, tenacity, etc.)
To perform a pre-test before the course begins and be provided with background knowledge and explanation of the answers throughout the day. Test will be sent in advance.
To hear from a retired National Team Member, World Team Member or Olympian of their experiences within the sport and in retirement, physically mentally and socially  (PRN at certain courses only).

Detailed Schedule (10 hours)
Day 1– 7:30am 
Setting: Classroom ONLY
7:30am 
Check-In, Staff Intro, Course Overview, and Objectives (30 mins)
7:30a-8:30a
History of Sport of Gymnastics: Trends in Performance, Equipment, Injury (15 mins)
The Science Behind Gymnastics: Physics (15 mins- Athlete Interaction)
The Science of Gymnastics: Each piece of equipment GRF and mechanical structure, FIG testing equipment (15 mins – Athlete Interaction)
 Importance of Technique (15 mins)
8:30a-10:00a
Review on Anatomy and Physiology (30 minutes) 
Strengthening Physiology, Kinematics, and Cycling  (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
Strength: Progression by Level and Event
10:00a-10:15a Break
10:15a- 11:30a
Awareness of Diagnosing Injuries: Art and Science of the Process (30 mins)
Concussion and Head Injuries/ Dizziness/ Whiplash (15 min) 
Flexibility and Joint Mobility (30 min- Athlete Demo)
11:30a-12:45p
By Body Part: Spine & Hinge Theory (Includes Anatomy, physiology, movement patterns, injury awareness, return)  (30 mins)
By Body Part: Hips & Thigh [labrum, hamstring, and split position] (30 mins)
By Body Part: Shoulder (15 mins)
12:45-1:45pm Lunch Break (60 min)
1:45p-2:30p
By Body Part: Elbow & Wrist (15 mins)
By Body Part: Knee [ACL, meniscus, etc.] (15 mins)
By Body Part: Foot & Ankle [Achilles] (15 mins)
2:30p-3:30p
Return to Sport (30 min)
Guided Explanation of Manual Techniques and Treatment/Rehabilitation Options (30 mins)
3:30p-4:30p
Physiology of the Stress of Injury (30 mins)
Sports Psychology in Health, Gymnastics and Injury Recovery (15min) 
Nutrition (15 mins)
4:30p-4:45 Break
4:45p-5:45p
Group Break Out: Differential Diagnosis: Case Study (45 min)
Equipment wish list (15 min)
5:45p-6:45p
Having a Medical Team for a Gym: Partnership Creation (30 min)
Baseline Testing (15 mins)
Recovery (15 min) 
6:45p-7:00p
Pre-test Answers/ Course Review/Course Evaluation (15 min)
7:00p- End of Day

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Course Description: TWO DAY
This two-day interactive course provides gymnastics sport professionals with a better understanding of the sport from a physical, physiological, and psychological perspective. Focusing on both health and wellness, athlete safety is paramount to participation and performance at any level in gymnastics. Biomechanics and movement as well as anatomy will be presented for coaches to comprehend movement patterns for skill achievement as well as ways to avoid improper performance which can lead to acute and overuse injury. Participants can expect to gain vast knowledge regarding holistic gymnastic injury awareness and management which includes injury prevention strategies, effective teamwork communication with medical professionals, and stepwise return to sport protocol. The education combines classroom knowledge along with gym/athlete interaction and demonstrations. 
A comprehensive approach to complete gymnastics gym medical programming will be provided including concepts, culture, medical review (biomechanics, physics, kinematics), injury awareness (etiology, patterns, explanation of diagnosis and treatment procedures), on-site strategy, medical team creation, parent and athlete interaction, and implementation. 
Lab and break-out sessions provided within a gymnastics gym for observation, evaluation and analysis of movement, biomechanics and arthrokinematic evaluations as well as participation in (for one’s self, voluntarily, or observation of others) corrective movement exercises. Presenters will educate on injury trends and treatment techniques that medical professionals specific to the gymnast. Multi-disciplinary presenter will allow for education on comprehensive athlete management including psychology, nutrition, physiology and more.
Course Goals/Objectives
 To increase understanding of the physical, physiologic, and psychological demands of the sport of gymnastics
To familiarize with gymnastics terminology for skills and code of points so that return to sport for gymnastics can be guided with more sport specific knowledge
To gain a better understanding of gymnastics schedule cycle, practice demands, meet and travel demands, and student-athlete balance
To understand the culture of the sport in relation to health, wellness, and injury responsiveness
 To understand common injury predispositions associated with gymnastics by specific body part and trend
To better understand diagnostic process for orthopedic and pediatric injuries most commonly seen in gymnast
To review and understand partial sport participation with specific injuries
To understand a return to sport protocol for specific body parts or injuries.
 To understand flexibility demands of gymnastics and the science behind varied flexibility training methods
To get a better understanding of matting and landing surfaces as well as equipment absorption and reaction forces
To gain a better understanding of nutritional demands placed on all gymnasts from beginner to elite, with relation to practice, competition and injury recovery
 To understand the policies and procedures behind athlete safety with regards to Safe Sport and national governing bodies (NGB) under the USOC umbrella. Will review coaching code of conduct is (medical and coaching people, mandatory reporting procedures)
 To hear from a retired National Team Member, World Team Member or Olympian of their experiences within the sport and in retirement, physically mentally and socially
Gain an understanding of how gymnastics helps across different sports disciplines (balance, agility, strength, proprioception, etc.) and other life skills (listening, discipline, commitment, tenacity, etc.)

Detailed Schedule (8.5 hours)
Day 1– 7:30am 
Setting: Classroom ONLY
7:30am – Check-In, Staff Intro, Course Overview, and Objectives (30 mins)
8:00am - Pre-Test (30 mins)
8:30am - History of Sport of Gymnastics: Trends in Performance, Equipment, Injury (30 mins)
9:00am- Review on Anatomy and Physiology (30 minutes) str sprains
9:30am - The Science Behind Gymnastics: Physics (30 mins- Athlete Interaction)
10:00am - The Science of Gymnastics: Each piece of equipment GRF and mechanical structure, FIG testing equipment (30 mins – Athlete Interaction)
10:30am – BREAK (30 mins)
11:00am –  Importance of Technique (30 mins)
11:30am - 12:30pm – Strengthening Physiology, Kinematics, and Cycling  (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
1:00-2:00pm Lunch Break (60 min)
2:00pm  – Awareness of Diagnosing Injuries: Art and Science of the Process (45 mins)
2:45pm - Concussion and Head Injuries/ Dizziness/ Whiplash (15 min) 
3:00pm - Strength and Balance: Progression by Level and by Event (30 mins- Athlete Demo)
3:30pm –Flexibility and Joint Mobility (30 min- Athlete Demo)
4:00pm - By Body Part: Spine & Hinge Theory (Includes Anatomy, physiology, movement patterns, injury awareness, return)  (60 mins)
5:00pm - By Body Part: Shoulder (30 mins)
5:30pm - End of Day 1
Day 2 (8.5 CEU Hours) 
7: 15am - arrive and light breakfast
7:30am – Break Out Session: By Body Part Program and Present (15/15) 
8:00am – By Body Part: Elbow & Wrist (30 mins)
8:30am – By Body Part: Hips & Thigh [labrum, hamstring, and split position] (60 mins)
9:30am – By Body Part: Knee [ACL, meniscus, etc.] (30 mins)
10:00am – Break (30 min)
10:30am - By Body Part: Foot & Ankle [Achilles] (30 mins)
11:00am - Return to Sport (30 min)
11:30am- Guided Explanation of Manual Techniques and Treatment/Rehabilitation Options (60 mins)
12:30pm –Sports Psychology and Physiology of the Stress of  Injury (45 mins)
1:15pm –LUNCH BREAK (60 mins)
2:15pm - Nutrition (30 mins)
2:45pm - Equipment wish list (30 min)
3:15pm – Group Break Out: Differential Diagnosis: Case Study (45 mins)
4:00pm – Having a Medical Team for a Gym: Partnership Creation (30 mins)
4:30pm - Baseline Testing (30 mins)
5:00pm - Recovery (30 min) 
5:30pm – Pre-test Answers/ Course Review/Course Evaluation (30 mins)
6:00pm – Closing Q & A (15 mins)
6:15 End of Day 2/End of Course