Brenda Shields, author of the study and research coordinator at the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, reported that strains and sprains account for 53 percent of cheerleader injuries. [read post]

Amy Shield, Mr. [read post]

       Assumption of Risk Although courts generally hold that cheerleaders assume the risk of injuries while cheerleading, this assumption may not completely bar them from recovery.[44] However, some courts still find that since there is a high and definite risk of physical harm involved, a school does not owe a duty to cheerleaders to provide adult supervision and monitor their activities.[45]  To build a case for assumption of risk,… [read post]