Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Identify common injuries in the gymnast athlete population

  • Become familiar with assessment techniques including physical examination and appropriate imaging studies to confirm diagnosis

  • Demonstrate appropriate initial care as well as ongoing conservative and surgical treatment of gymnast athlete injuries

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Assessment and Care of the Gymnast

    • Assessment and Care of the Gymnast

    • Care of the Gymnast
  • 2

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation

Instructor(s)

Orthopedic Surgeon

Christopher Smith, MD

Dr. Christopher Smith is an orthopedic surgeon for Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Houston Methodist West Hospital.