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Overuse injury

An overuse injury develops when repeated physical stress exceeds a young athlete’s ability to recover and adapt.

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Safe training practices kids sports

Safe training practices kids sports

Build training around the child, not only the sport Children are not simply smaller adults. Their musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, thermoregulatory, and cognitive systems are still developing, and growth can temporarily alter coordination, flexibility, strength, and balance. Training should therefore reflect developmental readiness rather than an adult performance model or a fixed expectation based solely on chronological […]

Sports safety rules children

Sports safety rules children

Start with age-appropriate preparation Before a child begins a new sport or season, discuss participation with the child’s healthcare professional when appropriate. A preparticipation physical evaluation can help identify relevant medical history, previous injuries, exercise-related symptoms, medication needs, and conditions that may require an individualized safety plan. The goal is not to exclude children unnecessarily; […]