http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Health/story?id=1465814
Heather Cabot from ABC news reports that cheerleading injuries have escalated in the last 2 decades. Its been estimated that about 16,000 cheerleaders get injured every year. The percentage from 1990 to 2002 increased to 110%. Nineteen year old, Bethany Hancock reveals the pain she went through with her 2 reconstructive knee surgeries. Doctors have found and increasingly large number of injuries do to the tumbling and stunts. Many with concussions, bruises, cuts, and even injuries like Bethany’s that require multiple surgeries. Many schools are now attempting to enforce more rules stating that the cheerleaders are prohibited to practice unless its safe. Meaning more mats and not on hard surfaces such as the marble floor Bethany fell on.
I agree with this article because I have done cheerleading for 11 years and I have also had my share of injuries. Being a backspot, I don’t get as hurt as the flyers might, but I’ve come out with a few injuries. I even had surgery in 7th grade for a broken nose. I do believe that schools sould take more caution in where the cheerleaders practice and have mats. Athletic trainers should be on site at every practice in case something were to happen.
Good job, Sam.
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