The West & Well Blog
Helpful and interesting tips and articles directly from Dr. Karri to help you implement recovery and wellness into your daily life.
The Ultimate Recovery Guide For Cheerleaders Before Competition
Competition season demands peak performance, and proper recovery is essential for cheerleaders to stay healthy and competition-ready. This guide covers cheerleader recovery strategies including nutrition, sleep, tapering training, hydration, and physical recovery to reduce injury risk and improve performance before competition.
Why Cheerleaders Need To Be Strength Training
Cheerleading demands strength, power, and control—yet many cheerleaders rely on practice alone and skip proper strength training. This article explains why cheerleaders need strength training to prevent injuries, improve tumbling power, jump higher, build steadier stunts, and progress to higher-level teams. Learn how cheer-specific strength training supports performance, keeps athletes healthy, and helps cheerleaders reach the next level of their sport.
Why So Many Cheerleaders Have Back Pain (And What to Do About It)
Low back pain in cheerleaders is common but NOT normal. Many cheerleaders believe that pain, in general, is just “part of the sport.” I’m here to bust that myth and explain why low back pain is not something cheerleaders need to simply live with.
Keep Your Athlete Healthy This Competition Season
Competition season is fast approaching, which happens to coincide with cold and flu season. This means long weekends, busy schedules, travel, and a lot of close contact with other athletes.
Here are my go-to supplements and immune support essentials to help your athlete stay strong and healthy all season long.
All About Redcord
Redcord is an innovative suspension based tool that utilizes bungees, ropes, and slings to activate the neuromuscular system, address muscular imbalances, enhance functional strength, and improve flexibility.
Simple Daily Detox
While there are some unavoidable toxins, there are many simple things we can do to support our detoxification systems and pave the way for a healthier life and toxin-free life.
Working Out With Your Cycle
Modifying activities and the type of exercise you do each day of your cycle will make your hormones happy and workouts more effective.
Meet Dr. Karri
A SPIRITED PHYSICAL THERAPIST
As a past cheerleader at this very gym, Dr. Karri West understands the unique movements and strains that affect the performance of a cheer athlete. Dr. Karri’s knowledge of sport-specific rehab/ prevention, athletic recovery and whole person wellness will set your athlete up for success!
Dr. Karri’s goals are to meet each athlete right where they are and build a trusting relationship with them while she improves their performance.