Sports injuries in the immature athlete
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Sports injuries in the immature athlete
Abstract
The care of the pediatric athlete should not be viewed as caring for small adults. Growing bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles respond differently to stress. Proper training and conditioning can remedy most problems in the immature athlete.
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