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. 2008 Nov-Dec;7(6):348-52.
doi: 10.1249/JSR.0b013e31818f06e7.

Injury prevention in youth sports

Jake D Veigel  1 , Michael D Pleacher
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Injury prevention in youth sports

Jake D Veigel et al. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2008 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Sport is the principal cause of injury in children and adolescents. Youth participation in organized athletics is estimated to be 45 million in the United States alone. These injuries influence health and fitness and have socioeconomic impact. Many injuries can be prevented. This article outlines the efficacy of current injury prevention strategies in youth sports through the use of educational programs, rule changes in baseball and hockey, safety equipment, and conditioning programs.

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