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Episode 139: When Should Cheerleaders Be Independent With Dynamic Warm Ups?
In this episode, Laura Turner, the Cheer PT dives into why a dynamic warm up is better than static stretching and when cheerleaders can be expected t…
9 months, 1 week ago
Episode 138 Concussions In Cheerleading: What Parents, Coaches, and Athletes Need to Know
Season 3 Episode 138
Concussions are real—and they do happen in cheerleading.
In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, we talk about why concussions occur, how to rec…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 137: When in Doubt, Breathe A Holiday Reminder for Cheer Families, Coaches, and Athletes
Season 3 Episode 137
This short holiday episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast is a reminder to slow down, breathe, and enjoy the moment. As Christmas Eve arrives and the y…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 136: Doctor? PT? Keep Cheering? How to Know When an Injury Needs Medical Care
Season 3 Episode 136
When your cheerleader gets hurt, how do you know what to do next?
Should you call the doctor? See your physical therapist? Just keep cheering?
In this …
10 months ago
Episode 135: Cheer, Parenting & Perspective: Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner
Season 3 Episode 135
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In this heartfelt episode, Laura (“LT the Cheer PT”) opens up about the real-life lessons cheer can teach us—and the lessons we oft…
10 months, 1 week ago
Episode 134: From Base to Flyer (or Flyer to Base): How to Help Your Cheerleader Succeed in Any Position
Season 3 Episode 134
When your cheerleader is suddenly switching roles — from base to flyer or flyer to base — it can feel overwhelming for both athlete and parent. In th…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 133: Is It Ok For Your Cheerleader to Lift At The Gym?
Season 3 Episode 133
When is it actually safe for kids to start lifting? In this episode, Laura (LT The Cheer PT) breaks down what the research really says — and what she…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 132: Knock Knees in Cheerleaders: What It Means, What To Do, and 5 Fixes
Season 3 Episode 132
This week, we’re breaking down what “knock knees” and “pigeon toes” really mean for cheerleaders — why they happen, how to screen for them, and what …
11 months ago
Episode 131: Flyers and Bases How an Outside Coach Keeps You Strong, Safe, and Motivated
Season 3 Episode 131
Are you working hard in practice but not seeing the results you want?
In this episode, LT The Cheer PT shares why having an outside coach can complete…
11 months, 1 week ago
Episode 130: Get Under the Stunt How Cheer Bases Can Reduce Back Pain and Build Strength
Season 3 Episode 130
Back pain holding your bases back? Learn how to spot — and fix — the movement patterns that make stunting harder than it needs to be.
Dr. Laura Turner…
11 months, 2 weeks ago