The Cheer Athlete

Struggling with low back pain? In this episode, I’ll show you how focusing on movement patterns—not just muscles—can help cheer athletes move better and feel better. Drawing from my experience as a physical therapist and strength coach, I'll share practical tips to manage and prevent low back pain. Don't miss my YouTube video "Say Goodbye to Back Pain with These Exercises" for ev...

What if you could transform your daily routine and boost your cheer athletes’ performance with just a few small, intentional changes? In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, we dive into the game-changing concept of *habit stacking* Discover how pairing simple habits together can create a ripple effect of health, wellness, and success-both on and off the mat. From pre-practice warm-ups to po...

Cheer coaches and parents who run after cheerleaders, care for other kids and your own parents, who want to get and stay healthy in the new year, this is for you! Here are 5 tips to create healthy habits for you and your kids. To connect with Laura head to LTTheCheerPT.com If you would like to hear about a particular topic please reach out to Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com

There is a lot to unpack in this article by the NY Times not the least is the discussion about cheerleading injuries being on the rise. **Please note, I misspoke with I said NY Post* Here is The Cheer Mom's blog and letter from Jeff Webb for his reaction What are your thoughts on injuries in cheerleading? Email Laura your thoughts or connect on social media and also access our free guides

Here are 5 gift ideas for cheer coaches that coast less than $25 and are 100% from the heart. Connect with LT LTTheCheerPT.com Sign up for the email list ⁠ Connect with LT via email at ⁠ Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com⁠

Practicing gratitude daily can help you sleep better, be in a better mood, reduce stress, improve immunity, reduce aches and pains...and more. This week's episode is meant to give examples of the little things that you can be grateful for every day. If you want to connect with Laura, go to ⁠ LTTheCheerPT.com ⁠ Sign up for the email list ⁠https://link.srvcsndr.com/widget/form/E2AAGnBK7vjut70Nlefl⁠...

Trunk rotation not only helps with twisting stunts and tumbling, but if your trunk isn't rotating well, you can get stiffness in your hips, knees and feet too. Not sure if your athlete's have good rotation, sign up for the movement screen and let me help you. If you liked this episode and want to hear more on this topic and how it will help cheerleaders reduce injuries and improve performance, be...

In physical therapy and strength and conditioning, it is common to prescribe the same exercises no matter what the limitation. In this episode I talk about why that is wrong. No two bodies are the same and therefore there is NO protocol for what exercises to do. The key is knowing which muscles need to stretch and which need to strengthen. If you want to learn more about why this is important, go...

I don't like needles, yet everyone asks me how to improve theirs. And so it is my duty to make sure you are safe and learn how to do them with the least risk of injury. If you're interested in a workout to help reduce your risk of back, hip or knee injury, fill out THIS FORM To connect with Laura GO HERE

In this episode, Taylor Goldberg @thehypermobilechiro and I spoke about her journey with hypermobility, things you can do to continue cheering and what you need to look out for if you have been diagnosed with a hypermobility disorder. You can connect with Taylor Instagram ⁠ @thehypermobilechiro⁠ TikTok ⁠ @thehypermobilechiro⁠ Website ⁠https://www.thehypermobilechiro.com/ ⁠Email ⁠ TheHypermobileChi...

Knee pain is common in cheerleading. In this episode I walk you through what I look for when someone comes to see me with knee pain. Includes tips on exercises. To connect with Laura and access our free guides go to ⁠ ltthecheerpt.com⁠ Schedule a FREE consult ⁠ https://link.srvcsndr.com/widget/bookings/totalbodydiagnostic Get the BALANCE Webinar ⁠HERE⁠ https://ltthecheerpt.com/balanceforcheer89728...

In this episode with Christina Kilton, RD we dive into the nutritional needs for cheerleaders. While every athlete's needs are different, if you want to perform at your best, and reduce your injuries, you need to start looking at food as fuel and start feeding your body with the right nutrition it needs. Christina shares some tips for quick food options and how to meet your nutritional needs throu...

When it comes to improving, you need to struggle. You need to wobble. And you need to fail. That is how your body learns. Pushing athletes to be perfect all the time will not only lead to stress and anxiety, it will also lead to a LOSS of the ability to move out of your base of support...and thus reduce your balance. I talked about this on the recent Webinar I'll talk more about this in the Ankle...

Balance is affected by many things. In this episode you'll learn some tips to help improve your balance. Sign up for the upcoming Balance For Cheer Webinar here Connect with Laura at LTTheCheerPT.com Learn more about Gary Ward and his What The Foot Book here Learn more about Neurokinetic Therapy here Learn more about the Y-Balance test and Functional Movement Systems here

Returning too soon after an ankle sprain may lead to further injury. Pain is not the only indicator that someone is ready to return. This episode will give you some basic guidelines for when you are ready to return. Connect with Laura Sign up for the FREE BALANCE FOR CHEER Webinar

In this episode of the Cheer Athlete Podcast, Chase Cavaliere and I discussed spine health, posture, movement and more when it comes to cheerleading and tumbling. Connect with Laura at www. LTTheCheerPT.com Chase Cavaliere is a functional strength and tumbling specialist from Tampa, FL. Connect with Chase and learn about the programs he coaches https://dot.cards/ChaseCavaliere?a=user%2Fxppmmjuyypk...

This is another re-mix from a podcast I did in 2020. In this episode you'll learn more about ankle sprains in cheerleading. To learn more about our masterclasses, and more: Masterclass interest https://link.srvcsndr.com/widget/form/bvkFtuuldSfBGItH9BgU Centered https://movebetterwithlauraturner.com/centered825932 Injury Prevention Challenge https://ltthecheerpt.com/injurypreventionchallenge Jo...

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This completes National Cheer Safety Month, but your job is just beginning. Injuries will happen, but how you recover and rehab can predict if it will be career ending or just a blip. The Injury Prevention Cheer Challenge is in full swing! You can still join, and get access to the replays to catch up. Head to LTTheCheerPT.com to sign up...and access all our free guides. You can also schedule a FRE...

This is part 3/4 in a series for National Cheer Safety Month. In this episode I dive into why it's important to rest and recover and how nutrition ties into recovery. Connect with Laura, access our free guides, and sign up for the upcoming Injury Prevention Cheer Challenge that starts on August 26 at LTTheCheerPT.com

This is part 2/4 in a series regarding safety in cheerleading. To connect with Laura and access our free guides, webinars and sign up for the upcoming Injury Prevention Cheer Challenge head to LTTheCheerPT.com

USA Cheer has called August National Cheer Safety Month and the theme this year is "Do Your Part". In this episode I talk about why every cheerleader needs a movement screen. Access the webinars and learn more about our movement screen offer HERE

In this episode, I reviewed stretches for wrist pain and other exercises that may be helpful. I also talk about my impressions with the Olympics, my disappointment and understanding of WHY Cheerleading is not on the active list for the 2028 Olympics. I'd love to hear your thoughts...you can email me at Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com Or find me on Instagram HERE Or on Facebook HERE Connect with Laura...

If you want to connect with Laura and learn more about our new Movement Screen with Exercise Prescription, set up a free consultation or access our free guides, GO HERE Email Laura at Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com

Are you a cheerleader who crumbles at the end of your first full run through because you can't breathe? Let's talk about cardiovascular training. If you want to sign up for the Strength and Conditioning Webinar to be held on July 23, 2024 at 7pm EST, go here If you want to work with Laura for strength and conditioning or to just get a individualized workout designed for you, go here To acc...