Cheerleading Injury Prevention
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Back To School Means Football And Cheerleading, Injury Prevention Tips From The AANS
medicalnewstoday.com — “With kids going back to school soon and football practice already underway in many communities, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is issuing an injury prevention message abo” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Strategies to decrease cheerleading injuries
drdavidgeier.com — “While its injury rate might be low compared to contact and collision sports, such as football, cheerleading does have its share of injuries. Fortunately, there are some recommendations that can help to keep cheerleading safe for females of all ages.” View full resource at drdavidgeier.com
Most Recently Shared on February 27, 2012 at 8:25 pm By:
David Geier Surgeon, Sports Medicine Doctor, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician, and Doctor
Over 50% of all catastrophic #sports injuries to female athletes are #cheerleaders http://t.co/FVTbdop7
Sport Injury Blog | STOP Sports Injuries Campaign - Strategies to Decrease Cheerleading Injuries
stopsportsinjuries.org — “Official Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention (STOP) sports injuries campaign blog. Sport injury prevention information and tips.” View full resource at stopsportsinjuries.org
Most Recently Shared on December 2, 2010 at 9:03 pm By:
STOP Sports Injuries Health Organization
"Strategies to Decrease Cheerleading Injuires" I Our latest blog post from @DrDavidGeier http://bit.ly/eKXrk3 #youth #sports
At-Home Safety: Injury Prevention Tips for Cheerleaders, Football Players | EHS Today
ehstoday.com — “With kids preparing to go back to school and football practice already underway in many communities, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is issuing an injury prevention message about football and cheerleading.” View full resource at ehstoday.com
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Back to School Means Football and Cheerleading: Injury Prevention Tips from the AANS
newswise.com — “With kids going back to school soon and football practice already underway in many communities, the AANS is issuing an injury prevention message about football and cheerleading. Although head injuries and concussions associated with football have been well publicized and subject to recent Congressional hearings, there is less public awareness about the neurological injuries associated with cheerleading, which are certainly less prevalent, but can be just as devastating.” View full resource at newswise.com
Most Recently Shared on July 30, 2010 at 6:29 pm By:
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Cheerleading risks should be recognized - UPI.com
upi.com — “A U.S. neurological surgeon says there needs to be greater awareness of the injury risks of cheerleading.” View full resource at upi.com
Most Recently Shared on August 4, 2010 at 8:17 pm By:
Prevent cheerleading injuries: Make sure kids practice on mats & don’t attempt stunts while tired or w/out supervision. http://bit.ly/9bx7hb
Safety Tips: Cheerleading
kidshealth.org — “Cheerleading today requires considerable athletic ability. The more challenging it gets, the greater the risk of getting hurt. Find out how to avoid injuries.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2012 at 5:45 pm By:
Safety Tips: #Cheerleading Find out how to avoid injuries. http://t.co/2WJqvjfH
Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders - myOptumHealth
myoptumhealth.com — “Read the news article Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders at www.myOptumHealth.com” View full resource at myoptumhealth.com
Most Recently Shared on November 21, 2009 at 6:09 pm By:
Stunts Raise Injury Risks for Cheerleaders: Type of flooring, greater heights increase potential for trauma, study ... http://bit.ly/8TbbfA
The Famuan - Cheerleaders test athleticism
thefamuanonline.com — “Hidden beneath Crystal Williams' tiny, pixie-like frame, high-pitched voice and bubbly personality is a battle-hardened athlete. Williams, a junior from Rockledge, has accumulated a series of injuries including whiplash in her neck, a spinal injury in her lower back, broken both ankles, suffered various wrist injuries, as well as other little minor bruises, busted lips, and black eyes since her freshman year in high school.” View full resource at thefamuanonline.com
Most Recently Shared on November 18, 2009 at 6:57 pm By:
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Cheerleaders test athleticism http://bit.ly/2rM8I7
Injury Prevention
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Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
kidshealth.org — “Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
kidshealth.org — “Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Preventing Children's Sports Injuries | Prevenir las lesiones deportivas de su hijo: http://ow.ly/hSOr
Preventing Children's Sports Injuries
kidshealth.org — “Participation in sports can teach kids sportsmanship and discipline. But sports also carry the potential for injury. Here's how to protect your kids.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
Most Recently Shared on August 18, 2009 at 7:07 pm By:
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More than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts
sciencedaily.com — “Whether rallying the crowd at a sporting event or participating in competition, cheerleading can be both fun and physically demanding. Although integral to cheerleading routines, performing stunts can lead to injury. Stunt-related injuries accounted for more than half (60 percent) of US cheerleading injuries from June 2006 through June 2007, according to a new study. Nearly all of the reported concussions occurred when the cheerleader was performing a stunt.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
Most Recently Shared on November 16, 2009 at 2:39 pm By:
More than half of cheerleading injuries in US due to stunts http://ow.ly/1621Sa
Advice for preventing unintentional injuries
jhsph.edu — “Advice for preventing unintentional injuries” View full resource at jhsph.edu
Most Recently Shared on April 4, 2011 at 1:43 pm By:
JHU Public Health Medical School
Healthy Monday tip of the week for Public Health Week, tips for preventing injury. http://bit.ly/fKOnTm
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