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Overuse Physeal Injuries in Youth Athletes.
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Epidemiological Evaluation of Knee Injuries in Children Admitted to Assiut University Hospitals From 2022 to 2025.
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37 citing papers in PubMed, 108 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Lower-Quarter Y-Balance Test Differs by Age: Younger Athletes May Not Be Generalized to High School-Aged Counterparts.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2024Article
- Construction of PARI public health education programs for Chinese undergraduates: a Delphi study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- S.P.O.R.R.T.-A Comprehensive Approach to the Assessment and Non-Operative Management of Overuse Knee Conditions in Youth Athletes.Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine · 2023Review
- Focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy for youth sports-related apophyseal injuries: case series.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2023Article
- Bone Health in Young Athletes: a Narrative Review of the Recent Literature.Current osteoporosis reports · 2023Review
- Morphometric Parameters and MRI Morphological Changes of the Knee and Patella in Physically Active Adolescents.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Pattern of the Lesions Caused by Knee Overuse in the Pediatric Population.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- Risk factors for the occurrence and protraction of patellar and patellar tendon pain in children and adolescents: a prospective cohort study of 3 years.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2022Article
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Abstract
contextDespite rising awareness of the risks associated with sports participation, overuse injuries continue to increase in youth athlete populations. Physeal injuries are one type of overuse injury exclusive to pediatric populations that are often sustained during athletic practice or competition. Overuse physeal injuries are, in theory, preventable; however, little consensus has been reached surrounding the risk factors, prevention, and treatment strategies.
objectiveThis systematic review summarizes the best available evidence concerning overuse physeal injuries in youth and adolescent athletes. It can be used to develop prevention and treatment programs specific to this population. DATA SOURCES: PubMed and Academic Search Complete (EBSCOhost) were explored using the keyword physeal injuries from January 1950 through May 2015 to identify 24 studies. STUDY SELECTION: Original research studies of athletic populations with mechanisms of injury related to sport were chosen. STUDY
designSystematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 3. DATA EXTRACTION: Data were extracted as available from 24 eligible studies. Study quality was rated using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-based Medicine (OCEBM) guidelines.
resultsRisk factors for injury include periods of accelerated growth, chronological age, body size, training volume, and previous injury. Injury prevention strategies currently emphasize participation limitations and sport-specific training programs in skeletally immature athletes. The most effective treatment after an overuse physeal injury was an extended period of active rest and joint immobilization when necessary.
conclusionOveruse physeal injuries are multifactorial in nature. Muscular imbalances after accelerated growth periods predispose young athletes to overuse injuries. Modifiable risk factors such as flexibility, strength, and training volume should be regularly monitored to prevent these injuries.
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