The young athlete.
BACKGROUND
It is very much part of the Australian lifestyle to encourage children and adolescents to participate in sport and exercise. As a result the general practitioner is often presented with injuries in younger patients.


OBJECTIVE
This article presents an overview of the growth and development of the musculoskeletal system, and discusses relevant aspects of conditioning and training and the nature of injuries seen in the younger athlete.


CONCLUSIONS
The range of common musculoskeletal problems seen in young children and adolescents is outlined with some recommendations made for an approach to management of the commoner conditions.
Fricker
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University of Canberra.
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D015444:Exercise; D005194:Family Practice; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D041641:Musculoskeletal Development; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D012307:Risk Factors