Supporting Healthy Gymnast: A Lecture Series for Parents and Coaches

Join Us for CHKD’s Gymnastics Sports Medicine Lecture Series!
CHKD’s Sports Medicine team is thrilled to host this lecture series designed specifically for the gymnastics community. Whether you’re a coach or parent, this series will give you practical, science‑backed insights to help gymnasts stay healthy, strong, and performing at their best.
Featured Topics Include:
Nutrition for Gymnasts Sherry Cannon, RD, CSSD & Michelle Millen, PT, DPT, SCS Fueling strategies to support training, recovery, and long‑term health.
Common Injuries, Red Flags, and What To Do Michelle Millen, PT, DPT, SCS & Katie Ansel, PT, DPT, SCS Learn how to identify issues early and respond effectively.
Tips for Flexibility and Mobility Erica Walters, PT, DPT & Whitney Huffman, PT, DPT Techniques to improve movement quality and reduce injury risk.
Myths & Facts About Strength and Conditioning for Gymnasts Ashley Koto, PT, DPT,ATC What actually works, what doesn’t, and how to train safely.
Basics of Periodization for Competition and Off‑Season Training TJ Slowik, PT, DPT, SCS How to structure training throughout the year for peak performance.
If you have any questions about the event, please email our Gymnastics Program Coordinator, Michelle Millen, at Michelle.Millen@CHKD.org.