Coming to terms with early sports specialization and athletic injuries.
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 24881902.
- Also identified by DOI 10.2519/jospt.2014.0109.
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Abstract
The body grows stronger and performs best when appropriate loads and activities are followed by appropriate physical and mental rest and recovery. With this understanding, one has to question the true value of developing a particular sport skill set during childhood and adolescence at the expense of early injury, burnout, and lack of coping-skill development.
Medical subject headings
- Athletic Injuries
- Physical Education and Training
- Sports