Why the study?
Does high-intensity training and sports specialization increase physical, physiologic, and psychologic risks in young athletes?
Population
Young athletes / children involved in sports
Comparison
High-intensity training and sports specialization vs Participating in a variety of different activities
Design
Review
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Supports vigilance for risks in specialized young athletes; leaves open prospective trials to guide monitoring.
Does high-intensity training and sports specialization increase physical, physiologic, and psychologic risks in young athletes?
Pediatricians should monitor young athletes to reduce risks associated with high-level sports participation and sports specialization.
A 2000 study studied this question.
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