VCOM View Magazine Vol. 13 | No. 1

For Dr. Aldret, witnessing her athletes’ success is the most rewarding aspect of being a team physician. “I love seeing them compete and excel,” she says. The excitement and scale of the Olympics set the stage for a fantastic and memorable experience for all involved. Although the T&T team didn’t win medals this year, the Olympic experience was still a meaningful “ “It was an honor to serve my country and atletes in Paris this summer.” - Stephanie Aldret, DO, FAOASM , VCOM-Louisiana’s Discipline Chair for Family and Sports Medicine

Her involvement with USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling (T&T) began during this period, ultimately leading to her role as a team physician. “I continued to work with T&T covering national team training camps, World Cups and World Championships,” she elaborates. Dr. Aldret’s dedication and expertise earned her the position of team physician for USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling, a role that she has held since 2018. At the 2024 Olympics, Dr. Aldret served as the team doctor for USA Gymnastics-Trampoline. Due to the physical demands of the sport, trampolinists commonly suffer ankle sprains, tendonitis and back pain. Dr. Aldret utilizes soft tissue and manual techniques, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), to address these issues. “OMT can be very helpful with treating many of these injuries,” she explains.

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From Oklahoma to the Olympics