SynthesisFrontiers in sports and active living2026
Epidemiology and associated risk factors for injuries in collegiate cheerleading: a systematic review.
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Context: Collegiate cheerleading is a physically demanding sport with high rates of injuries. However, existing injury surveillance is limited, outdated, and inconsistent, underscoring the need to synthesize available evidence to guide prevention strategies. Objective: To investigate the epidemiology and risk factors for injuries in collegiate cheerleading by synthesizing evidence on injury rates, mechanisms, and types. Data sources: Eight electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Web of Science CORE, Web of Science COMPLETE, Science Direct, OMNI, SPORTDiscus, MEDLINE, and CINAHL) were searched from inception to 19 October 2024. Study selection: Eligible studies were peer-reviewed, published in English from 2004 onward, and reported injury rates or risk factors in collegiate cheerleaders aged ≥ 18 years. Review articles and studies with ≤2 participants were excluded. Study design: Systematic review. Level of evidence: Level 3. Data extraction: Risk of bias and level of evidence were assessed using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network validity scoring system and Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine criteria. Findings were narratively synthesized. Results: Six studies met inclusion criteria: one retrospective study ( Conclusions: The evidence base is limited by outdated data, descriptive observational designs, self-reported injuries, and inconsistent definitions, restricting generalizability. Collegiate cheerleading presents substantial musculoskeletal injury risk, particularly during stunting and practice. Standardized injury surveillance, targeted prevention strategies, and high-quality, prospective research are needed to identify risk factors and evaluate interventions.
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