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Can i tear my acl while cheerleading?
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Yes: Acl tears occur with twisting or pivotig movement of the leg while weight bearring or a blow to the leg cheerleading can involve athletic maneuvers to do this soccer football skiing etc also swelling and pain and giving way are common after these tears.
Answered 3/2/2014
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Yes.: Any sport or activity where there is twisting and pivoting involved, puts you at risk for an ACL injury. We see them in cheerleading from time to time.
Answered 9/28/2016
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