Cheerleaders are athletes too

Author

A Gottlieb

Abstract

The athletic demands of cheerleading are often overlooked. In order to identify risks and develop injury prevention plans for this population, cheerleaders must first be recognized as the athletes they are. Recommendations for specifics of the preparticipation physicals for cheerleaders are provided. The need for evaluation of their development, nutrition, and associated risk cannot be overstressed.

Link

Gottlieb A. Cheerleaders are athletes too. Pediatr Nurs. 1994;20(6):630-633.