Meet Kristen Schuyten: Team USA Figure Skating's Not-So-Secret Weapon

Meet Kristen Schuyten: Team USA Figure Skating's Not-So-Secret Weapon

It’s not exactly a well-kept secret that an entire team lies behind every athlete who stands on an Olympic podium. Among the coaches, families, medical professionals, and others, physical therapists constitute a key part of that team. They provide medical expertise, hands-on help, and — not least — moral support. “[Physical therapy] is incredibly important,” says Valentina Plazas, a pairs skater on the U.S. Figure Skating national team who train…