title: The adolescent basketball player.
abstract: Adolescent basketball players can be viewed in two ways, as a unique population requiring special attention for their unique problems or as a similar group sharing the same problems as their adult counterparts. Attention should be paid to issues related to adolescence in general including changes in body size, growth of the musculoskeletal system, and hormonal changes that contribute to changes in behavior, emotions, and maturity. Attention to the particular needs of the adolescent basketball player may help prevent problems or lead to early recognition and intervention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Sickles
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lombardo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male