Injury prevention in youth sports.
Sport is the principal cause of injury in children and adolescents. Youth participation in organized athletics is estimated to be 45 million in the United States alone. These injuries influence health and fitness and have socioeconomic impact. Many injuries can be prevented. This article outlines the efficacy of current injury prevention strategies in youth sports through the use of educational programs, rule changes in baseball and hockey, safety equipment, and conditioning programs.
Veigel
Jake D
JD
University of Massachusetts Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA.
Pleacher
Michael D
MD
D000293:Adolescent; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010809:Physical Fitness; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult