Description

Overview

Join us Sunday, October 4, and Monday, October 5 for the 8th Annual Gymnastics Medicine Symposium, hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital, The Micheli Center, and Gymnastics Medicine: Education and Research.

This premier educational event brings together world-renowned experts in Gymnastics Medicine to share the latest advances in injury prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, nutrition, mental health, athlete development, and emerging research. Designed for sports medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other healthcare professionals, the symposium offers practical, evidence-based education focused on the unique needs of gymnasts and aesthetic sport athletes.

Day 1 features expert-led lectures on the latest clinical research and best practices.

Day 2 offers an interactive, hands-on experience where participants can apply new skills through practical demonstrations and clinical sessions.

Join us to connect with leaders in the field and help shape the future of Gymnastics Medicine.

About The Courses

The first day of the symposium will be offered in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate in person or virtually. In-person sessions will be held at Folkman Auditorium in Boston, MA.

The second day is an in-person-only, hands-on educational experience and will take place at Exxcel Gymnastics in Newton, MA.

All paid attendees will receive on-demand access to Day 1 recordings for six weeks following the symposium.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this educational program, participants will be able to:

1. Understand gymnastics specific injury diagnoses and prevention
2. Explain the fueling and nutritional needs for gymnasts
3. Understand mental health concerns of gymnasts
4. Demonstrate and perform gymnastics specific physical therapy exercises
5. Understand the management and onsite evaluation requirements for gymnastics competition medical coverage
6. Explain the considerations for a female athlete and the signs and symptoms of RED-S
7. Review over surgical special considerations for gymnastics specific injuries

Registration

Please note: Virtual attendance is available for Day 1 only. Day 2 is an in-person-only, hands-on educational experience and will not be streamed or recorded.

All paid attendees will receive on-demand access to the Day 1 recordings for six weeks following the live event.

Pre-registration is required. Once you have registered you will receive a confirmation email with a registration receipt. Course access instructions will be sent a few days prior to the course launch. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please direct all inquiries to cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu.

Course Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy

Online/Virtual Course Registrations: Due to the proprietary materials and content of each course, online virtual course orders are NOT eligible for refund, cancellation, or transfer. Online training courses may NOT be transferred to another Participant. Participants have 2 weeks to access any virtual online course content. Participants have until the expiration date to access and complete any enduring material courses. Boston Children’s Hospital CE is not responsible for user technical difficulties including loss of internet, power outages, etc.

In-Person Course Registrations: For in person course registrations, refunds are available on the following schedule: 100% refund up to 8 weeks before the first day of the course; 50% refund up to 2 weeks before the first day of the course; No refunds will be processed for cancellations within 2 weeks of the first day of the course

Boston Children’s offers the opportunity to change your attendance preference: Should your circumstances change after you have registered for either the ONLINE or IN-PERSON program, you have the ability to change from one attendance option to the other up until two weeks before the program begins. Please contact us via email if you would like to make a change.

“No shows” for both in person and virtual courses are subject to the full course fee and no refunds will be issued once the course has started.

Refunds will be made in the following ways: For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded.

*If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact us at continuingeducation@childrens.harvard.edu

Cancellation of Services

Although highly unlikely, in case an event is canceled or postponed, Boson Children’s can provide a full refund or offer credit towards future events to those who have already registered.