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1private practice, 3018 New St. #3, Burlington, On, L7N 1M5, drbagnulo@theproactiveathlete.ca.
Background:
With its increase in participation rate and complex stunts and gymnastic-like maneuvers, cheerleading injuries are on the rise.
Objective:
A structured narrative review of the literature was performed to discover the status of the literature on a growing yet under recognized sport. Cheerleading injuries are described in terms of distribution, etiology, and prevention.
Methods:
A literature search was conducted. The articles were then reviewed and included based on broad criteria set out by the author.
Results:
The search produced 87 articles related to cheerleading injuries or articles with a mention of cheerleading. A total of 26 articles were included in this review based on the inclusion criteria. The most common injury experienced by a cheerleader is an ankle ligament sprain.
Summary:
The recognition of cheerleading as a sport and a mandatory reporting database are needed along with further research for injury prevention strategies to be implemented.
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