THIS WEEK

In the news, Uncle Tim, Spencer, and Jessica chat about:

• 1988 Olympic Champion and WOGA genius, Valerie Liukin has officialy been named "The New Marta"
• Fuzzy Bears broke into the World Anti-Doping Agency and tried to get US gymnasts busted fooooor nothing.
• Alexi Nemov's Gymnastics Legends show in Moscow
• All the gymternet news
• Judge Ricky's Top 10 most dynamic floor routines from Rio... a countdown. (44:45)

In light of the allegations against Dr. Larry Nassar, we wanted to know what was appropriate and inappropriate protocol for intravaginal therapy. We asked Doctor of Physical Therapy, Stephanie Fournier, a board certified women's clinical health specialist. She discusses (29:20):

• Appropriate protocol before and during a pelvic floor exam and treatment for a minor
• If leaking or peeing a little when you tumble is really a big deal? (hint...YES!)
• What can pelvic floor disfunction in girls lead to in adulthood (hint... run to your physical therapist immediately for treatment)
• For adult gymnasts, is incontinence after childbirth a permanent condition, just something they have to live with? (hint...NO!)
• How to find a pessary to wear during exercise. This can be a temporary solution to prevent embarrassing moments at gym while you work on your vaginal fitness with a trained therapist.

GUEST LINKS

Find a physical therapist in your area, trained to treat pelvic floor issues. Search for incontinence or pelvic under Women's Health. Pessary (a tampon-like thingy that stops you from tinkling when you tumble or jump)

RELATED LINKS

Gymnast Care Podcast Louisiana gyms underwater - https://www.gofundme.com/2kmmptw Chalk it Up Movie is on iTunes!

SURVEY - If you are a FEMALE figure skater, gymnast, or diver OVER THE AGE OF 18 who is currently training you can click on this link to take the survey. It will take you about 15 minutes to complete. https://springfieldcollege.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6fG0v76Lyt3wsHb If you are a FEMALE figure skater, gymnast, or diver BETWEEN THE AGE OF 12-17 who is currently training I will need parental permission for you to complete the survey. If you are interested, please let me know and I can either message you or simply visit the link to provide parental consent for your daughter. https://springfieldcollege.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bI7aVL8bHvLOIND Please feel free to contact me at 860-866-7676, or at [email protected] for more information. SUPPORT THE SHOW

• Join Club Gym Nerd here.
• Buy one of our awesome shirts here.

RELATED EPISODES

• 221: Jane Doe vs. USAG Doctor
• US Olympian Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against US Team Trainer/Physician
• 220: Get Your Random Trash Aerial Off My Lawn
• Episode 56: Preventing Abuse in Gymnastics
• 163: ENOUGH
• 63: Doctor Larry Nassar
• Episode 28: Kristen Maloney
• Episode 31: Elise Ray
• 210: Women's Podium Training at the Rio Olympic Games