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Apr 03 2007

Recognizing Cheerleading Injury and Protecting Yourself From It

Published by Jennifer under Cheerleading, Sports Injuries

Cheerleading is recognized now as a sport and with the recognition comes an increase in cheerleading injuries.  Research shows that cheerleading injuries have doubled in the past fifteen years and 12 to 17-year olds suffer most injuries.  Forty percent of these injuries consist of leg, ankle, and foot injuries.  These are injuries that are easy […]

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Mar 27 2007

Cheerleading IS a Sport: Here’s Why!

Published by 2pixels under Cheerleading

Cheerleading is one of the most demanding sports that anyone can get into.  It is physically demanding and cheerleaders are at high risk for serious injuries.  Unlike many sports, cheerleaders do not wear any protective gear yet make many complex and difficult moves.  Tumbling, back flips, being tossed in the air by their teammates all […]

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Mar 16 2007

Up In The Air About Cheerleading Tryouts: Here are a Few Tips

Published by Jennifer under Cheerleading

Are cheerleading tryouts coming up and you are still undecided if you want to try out?  It is a big decision for anyone male or female to take the step to tackle tryouts.  This decision is one of the more important ones you have to decide.  It should be thought through and discussed thoroughly with […]

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