Brenda Shields
Brenda Shields
activity athletics attempted demanding difficulty evolved gymnastics high increase levels likely recent result skill stunts
This increase ... is most likely a result of an increase in the difficulty of stunts being attempted by cheerleaders in recent years as cheerleading has evolved from a school-spirit activity into an activity demanding high levels of gymnastics skill and athleticism.
directed enforced increasing rules safety
A set of universally enforced rules and regulations directed at increasing the safety of cheerleading should be implemented.
injuries period
These injuries more than doubled during the 13-year period we studied.