Laura Turner

The Cheer Athlete

Sports EN ↓ 166 episodes

REAL talk about ways to progress in cheerleading, reduce injuries and stay healthy and fit for life. Laura Turner is The Cheer PT. She cheered thru college, while becoming a physical therapist. She has coached both high school and college. Later, her doctorate studies in physical therapy included a final project about cheer injuries and how movement screening may reduce the risk. She is passionate about keeping cheerleaders healthy so they don't lose time at school or with their friends and team. And she LOVEs seeing all the progress cheerleaders continue to make. Are you ready? Let's GO!

Author

Laura Turner

Category

Sports

Podcast website

movebetterllc.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Building A Solid Foundation For College Cheerleading With Coach Susan Averna 17.01.2024

In this episode I talk with Coach Susan Averna from Trinity College in Hartford CT. You can connect with Coach Susan: Email Susan's Instagram Trinity College Cheerleading Instagram Facebook Linked In Connect with LT⁠ for social media and to access my free guides ⁠Email ⁠ ⁠Schedule a call ⁠ with Laura to talk about movement screens or to host a workshop

24 Goals for 2024...For Cheer Coaches 10.01.2024

Connect with LT for social media and to access my free guides Email Schedule a call with Laura to talk about movement screens or to host a workshop

24 Goals For Cheerleaders in 2024 04.01.2024

In this episode I share 24 goals that will help your cheerleaders be and feel their best in 2024. Choose 1-2 and start there To connect with Laura go HERE Email Laura @Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com Cheers to a very happy and healthy 2024!

5 Things I Learned in 2023, That Will Help Cheer Athletes Improve Performance 28.12.2023

These 5 things will help not only progress in cheerleading, but will definitely help in life. Listen to the episode with Maria Wisman Connect with Laura Email Laura

Meet Hall of Fame Cheerleader Coach Christie Blushi 20.12.2023

Christie Blushi is the owner of Cheer Factor Gym and was recently inducted into the East Bridgewater High School Hall of Fame for Cheerleading. You can connect with Christie and learn more about Cheer Factor: Facebook Instagram TikTok And at CheerFactorGym.com To connect with Laura and access all our guides and programs Connect with LT The Cheer PT

5 Takeaways From The ECE Showcase 14.12.2023

Connect with Laura and access my free guides. If you want to learn more about East Celebrity Elite go HERE

When Coaches Retire... 07.12.2023

CLICK HERE⁠ to connect with Laura aka LT The Cheer PT on social media, access the free guides and Facebook Group, check out our t-shirts or schedule a free consult.

5 Tips To Manage Stress This Season 30.11.2023

CLICK HERE to connect with Laura aka LT The Cheer PT on social media, access the free guides and Facebook Group, or schedule a free consult. Keep stress at bay this season. Thanks for listening! I'm grateful for you

Essential Equipment Cheerleaders Need To Workout 22.11.2023

Connect with Laura and join the email list Happy Thanksgiving to all! Holiday Shopping good thru Cyber Monday

The Hidden Dangers of Flexibility 16.11.2023

Flexibility is not the answer for how to improve as a cheerleader. In fact it can contribute to big injuries. To connect with Laura by email Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com Go here to access our FREE GUIDES and get the REPLAY of the Strength and Flexibility Workshop and find all the Cheer PT social media channels

25 Things I Noticed At A Recent High School Competion 10.11.2023

It's competition season! This is a list of 25 things I love-and don't love- about high school cheerleading competions...and some tips on how to get better. Please note, there is a bit of foul language in this episode that may not be appropriate for younger athletes. Thank you for understanding. If you're interested in the C.H.E.E.R Strength and Flexibility Workshop, you can get the REP...

Recovering From A Concussion With Dr. Mason West 02.11.2023

Mason West is a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Chicago region. He has done a lot of research into concussion management after sustaining multiple concussions in his athletic career. Follow Mason on Instagram to get some great insight into athletic injuries. Go here to get a copy of all 3 Concussion Videos , Go here to connect with Laura and access all of our free guides, and sign up for the u...

Do you need physical therapy after a concussion 26.10.2023

This is an interview I did with Lisa Griffin, physical therapist and concussion specialist, in 2020. She provides loads of info on why and when you should seek PT treatment. To connect with more Laura and learn more about how to improve perfromance and reduce injuries in cheerleading go HERE

Why You Should Pay Attention To Concussions 26.10.2023

Link for the Concusssion series Connect with Laura HERE

Common Injuries in Cheerleading 11.10.2023

This is an episode that was initially released on the Move Better Podcast . In it I review an article from 2022 regarding common injuries in cheer. Connect with Laura by email Get our FREE Guides

LIVE from the Healthy Cheerleading Facebook Group 09.10.2023

This episode is from the Facebook Live Q&A episode in the Healthy Cheerleading Group. If you would like a way to ask questions directly about strength and conditioning or rehab come join the group.

If you have difficulty keeping your hand straight when you tumble... 28.09.2023

In this episode I talk about the need for scapla stability when your arm turns in with tumbling To connect with me go ⁠ HERE ⁠ You can also reach me at Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com LT's Tidd-bits *When in doubt, breathe it out *You can do anything you put your mind to *One step at a time *"You are responsible for your own vibes" DK9

Common Cheer Injuries In The Growing Cheer Athlete 23.09.2023

It's common to lose flexibility when kids go thru a growth spurt. Keeping up with a good mobility routine can help. In this episode I talk about 3 common growth injuries that are seen in cheerleaders: Severs disease, Osgood Schlatter's and Spondylolistheis. You can email me with any questions Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com Or find out more about our programs HERE And if you'd like to schedule...

5 Tips To Prepare For College Cheerleading 16.09.2023

In this episode I talk about 5 tips to help make the transition to cheering in college easier. To connect with me go HERE You can also reach me at Laura@MoveBetterLLC.com LT's Tidd-bits *When in doubt, breathe it out *You can do anything you put your mind to *One step at a time *'You are responsible for your own vibes" Drew Kelleher

How to warm up and build stamina for cheerleading 08.09.2023

This episode is a compilation taken from my other podcast Move Better with the Cheer PT. I discuss why it's important to work on your stamina for cheerleading and what a good warm up routine looks like to improve performance and reduce injuries. To connect with Laura, aka LT the Cheer PT, GO HERE

Elevating Sideline Cheer: A Conversation with Coach Claudia Ralph 30.08.2023

Welcome to another exciting episode of the "Cheer Athlete Podcast," the show that brings you the latest insights and stories from the world of cheerleading. I'm your host, Laura Turner, and today, we have a fantastic episode lined up for you. In this episode, we're shifting our focus to sideline cheer, a crucial aspect of cheerleading that often doesn't get the spotlight it d...

Empowering Cheer Athletes with EDS 23.08.2023

Welcome to another episode of the "Cheer Athlete Podcast," the show where we explore the world of cheerleading, athleticism, and the incredible stories that define the cheer community. I'm your host, Laura Turner, and today, we have an exceptional episode in store for you. In this episode, we'll be delving into the intersection of cheerleading, athleticism, and healthcare with a...

Let's Talk Cheer (and Journalling) With Jason Larkins 16.08.2023

Jason Larkins is the Director of the Cheer Program at American Cheer in Bakersfield Ca. He is also the host of the Let's Talk Cheer Podcast. Connect with Jason Instagram TikTok To Connect with Laura Turner find the Cheer PT HERE

Flyers Need To Strength Train and Bases Need More Flexibility 10.08.2023

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Things physical therapists need to look for when working with a Cheer Athlete 04.08.2023

This episode will start the process to help physical therapists understand the unique nature of cheerleading and the injuries that occur. Cheer Athletes will benefit from this episode to help understand how important communication with your PT is. Connect with Laura

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