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While a large part of cheerleading is focused on, well, spreading cheer, there are a few dangers associated with the sport. Depending on the study, it is ranked as one of the sports with the highest number of injuries. Considering it is typically a year-round activity, cheerleaders are practicing and performing longer than most other sports, as there is not really an off-season.
March is National Cheerleading Safety Month, and UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics wants to warn parents on a few of the dangers associated with the sport and ways to support your child.
If a cheerleader suffers a fall during a gymnastics stunt, is dropped from a mount, or suffers a forceful bump or blow to the head or body, she is at risk for concussion. Coaches, parents and fellow cheerleaders should be alert to these types of accidents, and be on the lookout if a cheerleader starts to exhibit any of the following signs:
If you think your child may have suffered a concussion, it is important they receive medical attention immediately. Services such as ImPACT® testing allow for better concussion management, and you should consider having your child Baseline ImPACT® tested.
More than half of cheerleading injuries are strains or sprains on the body. Because cheerleaders frequently perform gymnastics stunts, they are more prone to strains and sprains of the ankles, neck, lower back, knee or wrists.
To avoid these injuries, it is vital that cheerleaders do proper strength training and conditioning. Through routine workouts, they can strengthen their bodies and increase their overall stamina.
The media and general peer pressure can have a great effect on the teenage audience, and even more so on cheerleaders. Scientific studies show that many adolescent competitive cheerleaders experience weight-related pressures, and many say they feel dissatisfied with their bodies or have engaged in disordered eating behaviors. What causes these feelings towards body image? High school cheerleaders reported that the uniform causes the most pressure, followed by peers and stunt partners.
To encourage your daughter to be secure in her own skin, the study showed that being a positive influence was one of the best ways. Mothers or other female-influences that did not focus heavily on their own bodies allow younger girls to feel more confident about themselves.
Maintaining a positive environment can have a great impact on your daughter. If you’re concerned that she is too focused on her weight or image, know that UPMC CCP has nutrition specialists available to discuss such matters.
With our Patient Portals, you can easily manage your child’s health online with 24/7 access to their medical record.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
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In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
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For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.