The Cheer PT Move Better·Apr 22, 2023Common Cheerleading InjuriesThe awareness of cheerleading injuries is on the rise. Perhaps this is due to progressing skills. More likely, in my opinion, it’s due to…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Nov 4, 2022Risk vs RewardThere have been a lot of articles floating my way recently regarding the risk of specializing in a sport at a young age. It has sparked…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Sep 28, 2022We have to do betterThere is yet another scandal rocking the cheerleading world by way of sexual abuse and although I am no longer in the day-to-day world of…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Sep 16, 2022Teamwork makes every dream workI was talking with a former teammate of mine, last week, who asked me what my favorite part of cheerleading was. My answer was “the team”…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Apr 28, 2022How to Transition From Child to CaregiverIt’s been a while since I last wrote. My dad was in the hospital/rehab since November and I’ve been very distracted making sure he is safe…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Feb 16, 2022Cheering for your college is so much more than just being on the College Nationals Mat.It has been a LONG while since I was in uniform on that cheer floor, but the memories feel like yesterday. When you cheer in college, you…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Feb 9, 2022How to make your warm up better to reduce injuries and prep your body for better performance during…What does your warm up for cheer practice, games or competition look like? I hear often that most warm ups consist of static stretching…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Jan 31, 2022What to expect when you sprain your ankle.Ankle sprains are the most common injury in cheerleading. A 2022 article in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine, by Amy Lu, BS et al…
The Cheer PT Move Better·Jan 7, 20224 tips to reduce low back pain with cheerleadingLow back pain is a top reason cheerleaders miss practice or events and one of the top reasons for a visit to the emergency room. While…
