@article{ref1,
title="Cheerleading injuries: A narrative review of the literature",
journal="JCCA Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association",
year="2012",
author="Bagnulo, Angela",
volume="56",
number="4",
pages="292-298",
abstract="BACKGROUND: With its increase in participation rate and complex stunts and gymnastic-like maneuvers, cheerleading injuries are on the rise. OBJECTIVE: A structured narrative review of the literature was performed to discover the status of the literature on a growing yet under recognized sport. Cheerleading injuries are described in terms of distribution, etiology, and prevention. METHODS: A literature search was conducted. The articles were then reviewed and included based on broad criteria set out by the author. RESULTS: The search produced 87 articles related to cheerleading injuries or articles with a mention of cheerleading. A total of 26 articles were included in this review based on the inclusion criteria. The most common injury experienced by a cheerleader is an ankle ligament sprain. SUMMARY: The recognition of cheerleading as a sport and a mandatory reporting database are needed along with further research for injury prevention strategies to be implemented.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0008-3194",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}