Cheerleading Safety Concerns

Cheerleading is no longer just “pom poms” and splits. It’s become a popular year round sport that features complicated acrobatics. with millions of girls on private and school teams. However, the increased use of stunts and tumbling is leading to a big jump in injuries. If your daughter (or son) has “teen spirit”, learn about new safety recommendations for competitive cheerleading.

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