59 episodes
The Cheer Athlete Laura Turner
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REAL talk about ways to progress in cheerleading, reduce injuries and stay healthy and fit for life.
Laura Turner is The Cheer PT. She cheered thru college, while becoming a physical therapist. She has coached both high school and college. Later, her doctorate studies in physical therapy included a final project about cheer injuries and how movement screening may reduce the risk. She is passionate about keeping cheerleaders healthy so they don't lose time at school or with their friends and team. And she LOVEs seeing all the progress cheerleaders continue to make. Are you ready? Let's GO!
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Tips For Managing Tryout Angst
Whether you're a cheerleader, parent or coach, tryouts can bring a lot of angst.
In this episode, I share some tips for making it a bit easier, especially when it doesn't go the way you hoped.
Connect with Laura here
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How To Manage Wrist Pain with Brandi Smith
In this episode Laura speaks with Brandi Smith,
PT, FAAOMPT, OCS, who is the owner of Perfect 10 Physical Therapy about wrist pain in cheerleaders and tumblers,
You can connect with Brandi on Instagram
To learn more about the programs she offers head to her website.
And get her FREE Performance Training here
To connect with Laura, access our free guides and to learn more about the programs offered, go HERE
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How to Manage Shin Splints and Achilles Tendonitis
This episode was filmed while I was walking so the audio may be interupted...just like your mobility and strength work, it's better to get it done when you can.
If you have questions about anything in the episode, please reach out of Instagram or Facebook.
Join the Building Confident, Competent and Resliant Cheerleaders Webinar on May 11 to learn a better way to Warm Up, Cool Down, and Progress your cheer athletes. Sign up HERE
Go here to access all our FREE guides
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Use It Or Lose It!
Why is it important to continue to do your exercises even after you feel better after an injury.
Join the Cheerleading Warm Up, Cool Down, and Progressions Webinar on May 11. Sign up HERE
Go here to access all our FREE guides
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Happy Birthday To The Cheer Athlete!
It's been one whole year of the podcast. Thank you for listening. I look forward to many more conversations in the future. Please check out all our prior episodes and enjoy the conversations about cheer.
To Connect with Laura and access our free guides Go HERE
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How Do You Know If You're Prepared To Learn A New Skill
It has been shown that injuries can happen when you are unprepared for your task at hand. In this episode I talk about needing to be prepared on the ground-strength, balance, attention, sleep...all aspects...before you get tossed in the air.
If you would like to access any of our free guides for INJURY PREVENTION go here.
If you are a cheer coach and want to attend the NEW ENGLAND CHEER COACH CONFERENCE, the last day to sign up is Friday April 26.
To connect directly with Laura you can email her Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com