Archive for 'Tag Archives: 'Preventing Injuries''

Rehearsed Catastrophic Emergency Plan: A Coach’s Duty

Rehearsed Catastrophic Emergency Plan: A Coach’s Duty

catastrophic sports injury: any severe injury incurred during participation in a school or college sponsored sport; includes three categories: fatal; non-fatal (resulting in permanent severe functional disability); and serious (no permanent functional disability but severe injury). [...]

Risk Management Strategies For Cheerleading Safety

Risk Management Strategies For Cheerleading Safety

We are excited to welcome guest blogger Kimberly Archie, from the National Cheer Safety Foundation, to Cheerleading Uniforms Blog! Kim will cover risk management strategies for athletes, parents and athletic programs. We hope you enjoy this [...]

Before Going Any Further, Let’s Get the Backs Straight!

Before Going Any Further, Let’s Get the Backs Straight!

Promoting good posture is a task oftentimes more easily said than done and in many cases, our daily activities prevent us from sitting-up straight. [...]

Training Day: Competition Prep Starts with Mega Conditioning

Training Day: Competition Prep Starts with Mega Conditioning

Teams now have to integrate elaborate stunts and advanced tumbling into their routines to remain competitive. More competitive routines mean cheerleaders must become stronger while not compromising safety. Fortunately, an increase in strength goes hand-in-hand with [...]

Touch those toes!

Touch those toes!

For the successful cheerleader, stretching is a vitally important part of their craft. With proper stretching techniques, you'll see your performances benefit and your injuries deter. Believe it or not, leg injuries are often the result [...]