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Youth Sport Specialization: Current Concepts and Clinical Guides.

Dai SugimotoKristin E WhitneyPierre A d'HemecourtAndrea Stracciolini
Published in: HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery (2024)
The concept of youth sport specialization has evolved over the past decade, from a focus on the risk of overuse injury to a broader awareness of its effects on mental health, social well-being, quality of life, growth and maturation, sport performance, and long-term athletic success. This review article considers a recently revised definition of youth sport specialization, as well as guidelines and consensus statements from various sports medicine organizations, with practical applications for young athletes.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • high school
  • anterior cruciate ligament
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • mental illness
  • clinical practice
  • healthcare
  • middle aged