EMILY ‘S STORY Before my injury, I was an All Star cheerleader and an American Ninja Warrior competitor. I tore my ACL at practice on
Category: Gymnastics
Flipping, flying, twisting, and turning: Gymnasts make it look easy, but it’s hard on the body
Gymnastics is tough. (If you’ve watched “Make It or Break It” – and hey, it’s okay to admit you’ve seen it once or twice —
Ankle Strengthening for Tumbling Athletes
Gymnasts and cheerleaders are two types of athletes whose sports require tumbling. Tumbling can range from cartwheels to more complex flips and twists. Regardless of
Ask the Doctor: Bianca Andreescu subscapularis tennis injury; Playing on different surfaces in tennis; Shoulder numbness following cheerleading injury
This Podcast segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses questions submitted by Sports Medicine Weekly followers. Dr. Brian Cole and Steve Kashul discuss the above topics: Sports
Concussions in Cheerleaders: Symptoms and Treatment
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Cheerleaders are commonly seen on the sidelines of school and professional sporting events, but
When Turf Toe Strikes, You’ll Know What To Do
Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a ballerina before her diva debut or a head football coach about