Injury-Free Gymnast

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Injury-Free Gymnast is for parents who want to keep their gymnasts safe, strong, and thriving in the sport they love. Hosted by Sarah Petersen, a +15-year expert in gymnastics injury prevention, this show gives the real-talk on injury misconceptions, body awareness, and longevity––and all in a way that even a non-gymnast mom or dad can understand. Don’t let injuries derail your gymnast’s progress. Listen to Injury-Free Gymnast! Sarah Petersen is the founder of Splits & Lifts.

Episodes

  1. 07/07/2025

    Restoring Confidence & Eliminating Pain

    What if there was a way to go from chronic pain and injuries to capable CONFIDENCE and trust for your athlete's body? Savannah and her mom Beth talk about their experience with the Splits & Lifts Power-Up Program and all the growth that's come from being hooked up with the right resources. Need this for your athlete? Book a free call with Coach Sarah or send a DM & give a follow on insta @splitsandlifts.

    19 min

  2. 05/12/2025

    Make Corrections Stick (Without Shouting from the Bleachers)

    Join the Body Awareness Challenge! 👇🏼✨ https://splitsandlifts.com/body-awareness-info/ Get pumped to help your athlete understand their bodies in ways that make sense to her, you, AND the coach. When you're all on the same page, the sky's the limit!

    8 min

  3. 04/23/2025

    Are Tiger Paws Making Wrist Pain WORSE?

    Dr. Ezara Greene weighs in on the Tiger Paw debate: good joint supports, or hurtful in the long run? Learn from a gymnastics-specific PT about when to brace, what kind of pain is worth a second look, & why she ends up UNDOING old physical therapy work with a lot of new clients 😬 Get the Strong Wrists Program here. Check out more from Dr. Greene: https://www.perfect10pt.org/ @perfect_10pt on IG

    31 min

  4. 04/04/2025

    Is Your Gymnast Expecting Too Much?

    Mindset Coach Ariana LeBlanc leads the convo today about navigating the toughest bit of the sport: the mental part! 🧠 A parent-focused approach to supporting your athlete's goals, busting through mental blocks, encouraging without overstepping, and learning the red flags that your gymnast may benefit from outside help 🚩 Check out more from Ariana: www.themindfulgymnast.com @themindfulgymnast on IG

    26 min

  5. 03/18/2025

    The $6 Trick to Undo Shin Splints

    When what your gymnast does in PT and workouts is not enough, sometimes a little extra mind-to-body connection can help speed things along. 🦶🏼 Find some I recommend here. Follow @splitsandlifts on Instagram for more!

    4 min

  6. 03/11/2025

    Sever's Disease, Flat Feet, & Sneaky Injury Myths

    Sever's Disease is annoying, but it'll go away with your gymnast's "growing pains," right? Errrr, maybe not. Here are some clues many parents overlook until some real big problems pop up. Sound like your gymnast? Book a free chat with me to work together. And follow on insta @splitsandlifts

    9 min

  7. 02/27/2025

    Should Gymnasts Be Lifting Weights?

    Will it help or hurt gymnastics performance to weight lift? If it is okay (*spoiler, it is*), then what age should they start? How much should they lift? And can they do it without hurting themselves? 🏋🏼‍♀️ Let's chat weight training for gymnasts! Want to chat more with Coach Sarah? Book a free chat. Follow on instagram @splitsandlifts

    10 min

  8. 02/14/2025

    How to Brainwash Your Gymnast into WANTING to Do Her PT Exercises

    Physical therapy is the LAST thing your gymnast wants to do... even when it's the ONLY thing she's allowed to do. But don't worry. I've mastered the art of brainwashing (ahem... inspiring) gymnasts to keep up their workouts (and how to make them a little more practical too!) Book a free chat with Coach Sarah!Learn more at splitsandlifts.comFollow @splitsandlifts on Instagram

    9 min

  9. 02/10/2025

    When Should Gymnasts Start Injury Prevention?

    Is there a "sweet spot" to make the most out of injury prevention? 🤔 Like... is mid-season okay? And how early is TOO early to start thinking about not breaking your poor gymnast's body? ❤️‍🩹 In this episode, we'll break down the patterns of change you can expect to see in your gymnast depending on their age, time of season, and more. Follow @splitsandlifts on Instagram for more!

    13 min
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About

Injury-Free Gymnast is for parents who want to keep their gymnasts safe, strong, and thriving in the sport they love. Hosted by Sarah Petersen, a +15-year expert in gymnastics injury prevention, this show gives the real-talk on injury misconceptions, body awareness, and longevity––and all in a way that even a non-gymnast mom or dad can understand. Don’t let injuries derail your gymnast’s progress. Listen to Injury-Free Gymnast! Sarah Petersen is the founder of Splits & Lifts.

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  • Creator
    Splits and Lifts
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Injury-Free Gymnast