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Cheerleading

By: Skylar Belton
March 23rd, 2024

Cheerleading is a captivating blend of athleticism, artistry, and teamwork. Each athlete, whether a base, flyer, backspot, or tumbler, brings unique skills to the table, contributing to the overall success and flair of the team. Tailored training and rehabilitation are crucial for each role to succeed in their unique skill set - we love helping our cheerleaders at EW Motion Therapy keep their bodies strong and able to withstand the skills necessary to excel in their sport. Our physical therapy might not be right for you. However, you can still review this guide as we delve into the specific skills required for each position, the physical demands these athletes face, common injuries, and how physical therapy plays a crucial role in their health, recovery, and performance enhancement. With this information, you can choose which of these roles might be best for your cheer career.

Cheerleading | cost

By: Kayla Brook
February 24th, 2024

Competitive cheerleading has evolved into a dynamic and demanding sport, captivating participants and spectators alike with its blend of athleticism, performance art, and team synergy. If you're considering joining a competitive cheer team, it's essential to understand the financial commitment involved. This guide delves into the average costs associated with being on a competitive cheer team, including equipment, membership fees, and other expenses. We'll also explore the factors influencing these costs and provide practical tips for budgeting effectively. At EW Motion Therapy, our goal is to equip all our patients with the knowledge to make an informed decision about their care. Even if you decide that our services don’t fit your needs, this is what we want for you as well: to make an informed decision about your budget, so that your cheer experience is both rewarding and financially manageable.

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Cheerleading

By: Skylar Belton
February 16th, 2024

Cheerleading demands a unique blend of athleticism, artistry, and unyielding spirit. It's a sport that requires strength, flexibility, endurance, and an incredible amount of discipline. However, the rigorous training schedules and the physical demands of performances can take a toll on the body and mind of a cheerleader. This is why recovery is an essential aspect of a cheerleader's regimen, not only to enhance performance but also to prevent injuries and ensure a long and healthy career in the sport. We love helping our cheerleaders at EW Motion Therapy meet the demands of their sport and ensuring their bodies and minds are healthy so they can compete at an optimal level. While you may decide that our services don’t fit your needs, you can still read on as we explore the importance of recovery for cheerleaders, offer tips on balancing responsibilities with a training schedule, and highlight professional resources that can aid in a cheerleader's journey to optimal health and peak performance.

Physical Therapy | Gymnastics | Cheerleading | Dance

By: Jade Hutcheson
January 26th, 2024

Flexibility, often associated with images of yogis twisting into pretzel-like poses or athletes bending effortlessly, is critical to physical health and wellness. It's not just about achieving impressive stretches; it's a vital component of our daily lives, influencing how we move, our susceptibility to injuries, and our overall physical capabilities. We love helping our clients at EW Motion Therapy increase flexibility, whether they are a gymnast or a grandmother wanting to join her grandkids in their favorite activities. Even if you decide that our services don’t fit your needs, you can still read on as we dive into the science behind flexibility, understand the factors influencing it, and explore ways to enhance it, including the role of physical therapy.

Cheerleading

By: Skylar Belton
January 26th, 2024

Cheerleading, a sport that combines athleticism, teamwork, and high-energy performances, is as demanding as it is rewarding. However, the rigorous demands of cheerleading often bring significant stress, impacting both physical performance and mental well-being. While mental health professionals can be invaluable in helping cheerleaders deal with struggles, there are ways other professionals can help, including physical therapists. We love helping our cheerleaders at EW Motion Therapy work through stress and balance their training schedule with rest and social activities. You may decide that our physical therapy isn’t right for you, but you can still read on as we discuss the primary sources of stress for cheerleaders, explore the effects on mental health, and offer practical, healthy coping mechanisms to manage stress effectively.

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By: Alana George
January 20th, 2024

EW Motion Therapy has been serving the greater Birmingham area since 1999, and we are proud of our legacy as a company. We have helped thousands of patients/clients reach their goals, and we consider it a privilege to do this every single day at our six clinics. But I’m sure you’re wondering: who are the people behind this whole operation? How did the company start? Well, sit back and relax, grab a cold drink, and I will tell you the entire story.

Cheerleading

By: Kayla Brook
June 30th, 2023

When you are looking for a cheerleading gym for yourself or your child, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. Many communities have multiple options for cheer, and Birmingham is no exception. Our city has a thriving cheerleading community with many nationally-ranked competition teams. With so many choices of gyms in the area, how do you decide which one to join for your or your child’s cheer career?

Cheerleading

By: Skylar Belton
June 30th, 2023

Cheerleading is a vibrant and dynamic sport that combines athleticism, teamwork, and spirit. Whether you're captivated by the exhilarating flips and stunts or the crowd’s infectious energy, getting started in cheerleading is an exciting journey. But it can feel overwhelming to choose the right program for your goals and prepare yourself to take on such a demanding sport. We love working with our cheerleaders at EW Motion Therapy to help their bodies hold up to the demands of their skills so they can continue to progress. While you may decide that our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on as we aim to guide you in selecting the right cheer program and preparing yourself physically and mentally.

Cheerleading

By: Kayla Brook
May 26th, 2023

Cheerleading is an exciting and dynamic sport that combines athleticism, teamwork, and spirited performances. However, despite its popularity, cheerleading is plagued by numerous myths and misconceptions that often overshadow the hard work and dedication put in by athletes. We admire the strength and determination of our cheer clients at EW Motion Therapy, and we dedicate ourselves to helping them prepare for the demands of their sport. Even if our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on as we aim to debunk some of the biggest myths surrounding cheerleading while providing valuable advice on finding the best cheer gym in your area.

Physical Therapy | Cheerleading

By: Kayla Brook
May 19th, 2023

Cheerleading is an exciting and high-energy sport that requires a lot of strength, flexibility, and coordination. However, it also comes with its fair share of injuries. In fact, according to the National Cheer Safety Foundation, cheerleading has one of the highest injury rates of any sport. Physical therapy can often be integral to any cheerleader’s healing process and helps them return to practice or competition. We love to do this for our cheer clients at EW Motion Therapy, but even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, you can still read on as we explore some of the most common cheerleading injuries, their symptoms, causes, and how physical therapy can help.