What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify risk factors for growth-related knee pain among young male basketball players.

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Risk factors for growth-related knee pain in young male Japanese basketball players: results from a web-based parental survey.

TKTakeshi KoyamaTokai University TITakayuki IrinoTokai University KYKeito YaguchiTokai University

Key Points

To identify risk factors for growth-related knee pain among young male basketball players.
Conducted a web-based survey targeting parents of young male basketball players
Assessed athlete height and sport specialization
Evaluated training volume and participation in multiple sports
Taller athletes showed a higher incidence of knee pain
Increased sport specialization correlated with higher knee pain rates
Regulation of training volume may lower injury occurrences

Abstract

Taller athletes and those with high sport specialization are at an increased risk of growth-related knee pain. Growth monitoring, regulation of training volume, and promoting multisport participation may help reduce injury risk.

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