Associations between growth, maturation and injury in youth athletes engaged in elite pathways: a scoping review.
Gemma N ParrySean WilliamsCarly D McKayDavid J JohnsonMichael F BergeronSean P CummingPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2024)
Evidence suggests that the processes of growth and maturation contribute to injury risk and burden in elite youth athletes, although the nature of the association varies with injury type. More research investigating the main and interactive effects on growth and maturation on injury is warranted, especially in female athletes and across a greater diversity of sports.