Key result
Intense youth training increases risk of overuse and growth plate injuries and temporary growth delay.
Why the study?
Intense training at a young age can predispose elite young athletes to overuse injuries, growth plate injuries, and growth delay, necessitating awareness and monitoring.
Population
Elite young athletes
Comparison
Intense training and sports participation vs normal activity
Design
Review
Authors
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Requires close monitoring of elite young athletes; leaves open need for prospective trials on long-term effects.
Intense training in elite young athletes requires close monitoring for physical and emotional stress to prevent overuse injuries and growth delay.
Demorest et al. (2004) conducted a review in Elite young athletes. Intense training was evaluated. Intense training in elite young athletes increases the risk of overuse and growth plate injuries and may cause temporary growth delay, though properly performed weight training is safe and effective.
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