Sports-Specialized Intensive Training and the Risk of Injury in Young Athletes: A Clinical Case-Control Study

Conclusion: Injured young athletes were older and spent more hours per week in organized sports. There is an independent risk of injury and serious overuse injury in young athletes who specialize in a single sport. Growth rate was not related to injury risk. The study data provide guidance for clinicians counseling young athletes and their parents regarding injury risks associated with sports specialization.
Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: Injury prevention, Pediatric sports medicine Epidemiology Source Type: research