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Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

Flips, Falls, and Fractures: The Reality of Cheerleading Injuries

Cheerleading is rising in popularity, with competitive cheer now being recognized as an Olympic sport, possibly leading to an Olympic debut in the near future. These athletes present with issues such as pressure for a quick return, concerns for decreased bone density, and injury patterns unique to these athletes.

Source: AOSSM

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  • Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
  • Syosset Hospital
  • Garden City Surgi Center
  • Southshore Surgery Center
  • American Medical Association
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
  • The Arthroscopic Association of North America
  • ISAKOS
  • American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
  • AOSSM
  • New York State Athletic Commission
  • Association of Ringside Physicians