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Our blog is a valuable resource for those involved in artistic sports and performance. We cover a wide range of topics such as performance medicine, injuries, rehab, pain, flexibility, prehab, injury prevention, holistic health, and performance psychology.
Bulletproof Your Ankles: Key Exercises for Strong, Stable Ankles (Mid-Stage Rehab)
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries in sports and performance settings. Whether you're a gymnast, cheerleader, tumbler,...
Bethany Shum
Apr 26
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How to be an Injury-Free Cheerleader: Top Tips From Leading Sport Injury Experts!!!
Cheerleading is a physically demanding and high-impact sport that requires strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance. Whether...
ellalouisesportreh
Mar 27
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How Cheer Physio Can Help You
Cheerleading is a fun and energetic sport, but injuries can happen due to the high-risk nature of the sport. Helping athletes return...
Bethany Shum
Jan 2
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The Rehab Guide To Shin Splints
"Shin splints" or " Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome" (MTSS) refers to pain along the shin bone, which is one of the common injuries in...
Tsun Ting Au
Oct 21, 2024
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Managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) & Hyper-mobility Syndrome (HMS) in Artistic Sports: A Complete Resource Guide
Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and How to Support Your Journey! If you want to learn about HMS - Please check out our last...
Bethany Shum
Oct 7, 2024
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Calf Raises- The Secret to Better Performance and Injury Prevention
In 2020, the Australian Ballet shared its secret to helping its dancers prevent injuries and improve their performance: single-leg calf...
Tsun Ting Au
Sep 18, 2024
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Pain advice: a new framework for acrobatic performers and acrobatics athletes
Your Ultimate Guide to Pain Management for Acrobats and Cheerleaders Blog by Bethany Shum, BSc Physiotherapy, MSc Performing Arts Medicine...
Bethany Shum
Sep 4, 2024
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ACL Injuries And The Rehabilitation Journey
Cheerleading, tumbling, and acrobatics are exhilarating sports that demand incredible athleticism. The repetitive high-impact landings...
Clarice Liu
Aug 27, 2024
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The Rehab Guide to Ankle Sprains
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries, it accounts for up to 40% of all sports injuries every year. Due to its prevalence,...
Tsun Ting Au
Aug 20, 2024
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Understanding Concussion: Essential Insights for Cheerleaders
Introduction Hey cheerleaders! Let’s talk about a critical topic in the cheerleading world: concussions. Whether you're a base, flyer, or...
Bethany Shum
Jul 9, 2024
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Dear Cheerleaders: Here's What You Need To Know About Your Back Pain
By Eleanor Au Introduction Spotting, Lifting, Landing, Stunts, Tumbles... most of these cheer routine components can cause back pain....
Tsun Ting Au
May 28, 2024
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When Will I Recover? Average Healing Times for 5 Common Injuries in Cheerleaders
By Beth Shum Background Cheerleading is an impressively challenging sport, and injuries are often part and parcel of our training...
Clarice Liu
May 7, 2024
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Flexibility Training for Cheerleaders and Circus Performers: A Systematic Approach.
By Beth Shum Flexibility training plays a crucial role in enhancing performance. It allows you to gain a broader range of motion,...
Bethany Shum
Nov 8, 2023
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The Science of the Flyer's Stretch:Understanding Hip Anatomy for Improving Cheerleader's flexibility
In stunting, the flyer performs shapes such as “Bow and Arrow” and “Needle”. These shapes place their hips in an extreme range of motion.
Bethany Shum
Oct 21, 2022
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