tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991390657886119282.post27614091198320609..comments2023-09-20T11:42:38.335-04:00Comments on Healthy Sports: Cheerleading is a sport and should be treated like oneUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991390657886119282.post-12119635005269127492010-01-07T20:17:42.637-05:002010-01-07T20:17:42.637-05:00Thank you for your comment. I outlined the essent...Thank you for your comment. I outlined the essential issues for parents in a previous column (February 27, 2008)and in my book "Healthy Sports: A Doctor's Lessons for a Healthy Lifestyle." www.backushospital.org/alessi<br />1)Make sure the cheerleading coach is certified and properly trained. Training should include first aid certification.<br />2)Practice stunts in a gym with proper supervision and equipment.<br />3)Get a physical before participating.<br />Thanks for your interest.Dr. Alessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508941812001672241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-991390657886119282.post-45435316174644309612010-01-05T21:05:44.206-05:002010-01-05T21:05:44.206-05:00VERY INSIGHTFUL ARTICLE! DR. ALESSI HAS ENLIGHTEN...VERY INSIGHTFUL ARTICLE! DR. ALESSI HAS ENLIGHTENED ME AND I'M SURE MANY OTHERS. IF THE ARTICLE CAN CAUTION PARENTS AS TO THE NECESSARY PRECATIONS TO TAKE, IT MAY VERY WELL SAVE A YOUNG CHEER LEADER FROM CRIPPLING INJURY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com