![]() The authors believe injury numbers may be under-reported because most injury definitions focus on time lost from sport and not all overuse injuries initially require time off. The study found the prevalence of overuse injury varies by specific sport, ranging from 37 percent in skiing and handball to 68 percent in running. It is estimated that 60 million children ages 6-18 participate in some form of organized athletics, with 44 million participating in more than one sport. They reviewed 953 papers and cited 208 unique references in their final analysis. Gregory is one of seven sports medicine physicians convened by the AMSSM to prepare the position statement. We want to be sure that their participation is positive and healthy,” said Andrew Gregory, M.D., associate professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. “Sports are such a good thing for kids, teaching them teamwork and helping their growth and fitness. ![]() With concerns mounting as children train harder, compete more frequently and specialize in a single sport earlier, the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) has released a position statement that provides guidance to health providers who care for young athletes. The increased emphasis on success in youth sports has made overuse injuries more common. Sports Medicine researchers are examining overuse injuries among young athletes.
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