Comparison of percentage distribution of annual injuries by injury site for high school and college cheerleaders
| Injury site | High school6 (n = 425) | High school & college7 (n = ?) | College (n = 184) |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Responses <1%. | |||
| Ankle | 23.7 | 22 | 44.9 |
| Wrist/hand | 17.8 | 21 | 19.3 |
| Back | 15.5 | 12 | 9.2 |
| Elbow | 10.4 | 5 | * |
| Knee | 8.4 | 15 | 11.9 |
| Face | 7.1 | Not included | 1.8 |
| Head/neck | 4.5 | 7 | 10.2 |
| Thigh | 3.7 | 2 | 2.7 |
| Shoulder | 3.5 | 8 | * |
| Hip | 2.0 | 2 | * |
| Foot/toe | 1.4 | 2 | * |
| Leg (shin) | * | Not included | * |
| Abdomen | * | 2 | * |
| Other | * | Not included | * |