Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

Fitness First: The ins and outs of an ACL tear.

November 17th, 2011 | Featured, Safety | Dcalodney | Comments Off

No other injury causes more fear in a cheerleader than the dreaded ACL tear. Given the nature of the sport, the high impact of the skills and the level of difficulty these incredible athletes perform at, injuries like this can happen.

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All About Athletes: Disaster Relief

September 14th, 2011 | All Star Cheerleading, Featured, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

Tweet CBN Aug/Sept 2011 With a little preparation you won’t be helpless when the unthinkable happens on the mat. by Sara Jarrett Moments after the Maryland Marlins All-Stars Tsunami completed its routine during the first day of Worlds earlier this year, the lights went out. Literally. The team had to perform the entire piece a [...]

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Nice Legs!

January 18th, 2011 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

We’ve got your athletes covered from their thighs down to their toes.

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Taking Our Time

December 6th, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, In the Gym, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

Creating a safe physical and emotional space for athletes with special needs and considerations

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Wrist Wars

December 6th, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

Putting the squeeze on those aching wrists.

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Protect Yourself

October 7th, 2010 | Business Smarts, In the Gym, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

How to keep unwanted visitors out of your facility

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TLC for your ACL: Part I

August 3rd, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

A coach shares what she’s learned about ACL injuries in this two-part series.

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Stretch & Strength Basics

July 12th, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

Answers to common training and injury-prevention questions.

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Fitness First: Knees in Need

June 14th, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

A look into one of the most vulnerable joints in an athlete’s body—especially for females

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Fitness First: Stress Injuries

June 8th, 2010 | All Star Cheerleading, Safety | CBN Staff | Comments Off

The facts behind repetitive-stress injuries and how your athletes can prevent them

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