Cheerleading has developed into a very disciplined and competitive sport. It incorporates much of the athletic demands of gymnastics but without mats. There has been a significant rise in injuries ...

It's a shout many sports fans easily would associate with cheerleaders. But they might not think of the hours of practice, risk of injury, lack of recognition and potential mental health impacts that ...

Sophia Neylon, 21, has been in competitive cheer and acrobatics since the first grade and had been relatively injury-free until a tumbling run at the end of high school. “I landed a little funny and ...

Gymnasts can create the illusion that gravity doesn't exist. As they spring from one acrobatic skill into the next, they leave spectators little time to consider the strain they're putting on their ...

Watch out for common gymnastics injuries, such as those that involve the wrists, elbows, knees, ankles and feet. Because gymnasts walk and jump on their hands, significant force (sometimes 2 to 4 ...

The recent Olympics are inspiring another generation of young athletes. Gymnastics, always popular, can be a great sport for children, helping them build strength, flexibility, balance and ...