in the air. >> athletes are expected to be capable, stronger and able to do human feats. >> double leaps were the norm and then it went to trip and he will now it's quads. >> my ultimate goal is to make the olympic team. with the demands now, a quad is necessary. >> reporter: more than 50% of the figure skaters will suffer a stress fracture this year alone. >> we've seen athletes as young as 20 who have had hip replacements. >> technology is widespread, but richards can expand that like no one else can. >> this is the only place that does this. it blows my mind he's able to create this. >> skaters aren't the only ones benefiting from his research. jim richards is out to change the lives of children who were