Last year, nearly 37,000 cheerleaders visited the emergency room! Cheerleaders suffer more direct catastrophic injuries after football than track, baseball, wrestling, hockey, basketball, lacrosse, soccer and gymnastics. This infographic from Globe Life illustrates the dangers cheerleaders are exposed to, and why being categorized as a sport is important.
Cheerleaders Fly High And So Do Their Risks
by Irma Wallace | Dec 20, 2012 | Sports and Athletic Infographics