NEW STUDY EXAMINES SPRAINS AND STRAINS AMONG U.S. CHEERLEADERS

A new national study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that nearly a quarter (24 percent) of all cheerleading-related sprains and strains that were treated were recurrent injuries. According to researchers, the greatest risk for strains and sprains is a history of past injury; therefore, injury prevention efforts should emphasize prevention of the first injury and address return-to-play decisions for both new and recurrent injuries.

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