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manipulation in human performance and injury prevention. She reflects, “I saw firsthand the part that manipulation played in human performance and injury prevention and realized I wanted to alter my pathway to becoming a physician—specifically an osteopathic physician so I could do ‘regular medicine’ plus osteopathic manipulation.” Dr. Aldret’s ambition to become a physician for the Olympics was not initially part of her plan. Her involvement with the Endeavor Games in Edmond, Oklahoma, a Paralympic qualifying event, and subsequent volunteer opportunities, including the Sitting Volleyball World Championships, laid the groundwork for her future. After completing her sports medicine fellowship at VCOM-Virginia,

she sat for her sports medicine board certification in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While there, she was invited to tour the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training Center (USOPC) and later volunteered with the organization. Her prior experience with paralympic athletes uniquely qualified her to excel in this role. In 2017, Dr. Aldret and her husband, Randy Aldret, EdD, ATC, LAT, CSCS*D, were accepted for volunteer positions at the USOPC. “Being accepted to this two-week rotation was an honor and achievement in and of itself,” she states. This experience led to numerous opportunities, including medical coverage for the Elite Challenge and the Dave Schultz International Wrestling Tournament.

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