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Cheerleading Head Injuries Declined After 2012 Rule Change
Head injuries among cheerleaders declined after a 2012 rule change banning the 'double down' twisting dismount in high school and lower-level stunts, according to a study. The change was associated with reduced concussions or similar injuries.
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