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Review
. 1990 Jun;29(6):305-10.
doi: 10.1177/000992289002900602.

Musculoskeletal injuries caused by weight training. Guidelines for prevention

W L Risser  1
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Review

Musculoskeletal injuries caused by weight training. Guidelines for prevention

W L Risser. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 1990 Jun.

Abstract

Tens of thousands of U.S. children, adolescents, and young adults are using weights either recreationally, to train for sports, or to compete in weight lifting, power lifting, or body building contests. Weight use may cause significant musculoskeletal injury. This review summarizes for the clinician the best available information on injury risks and prevention.

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