ReviewCureus2023
Sports-Related Injuries in Adolescent Athletes: A Systematic Review.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pre-Participation Evaluation of Recreational and Competitive Athletes - A Systematic Review of Guidelines and Consensus Statements.Sports medicine - open · 2025Pooled it
- Feasibility and Acceptability of Useful Field of View Cognitive Training in Adolescent Athletes: Pilot Pre-Post Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Ultrasonographic Knee Abnormalities and Their Association with Pain in Young Male Handball and Basketball Athletes: A Cross-Sectional Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Diurnal variation in physical activity and musculoskeletal injury risk across sex and habitual exercise timing among physically active students.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Functional movement quality, dynamic balance and injury prevalence in adolescent soccer players: comparison with sedentary adolescents.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Risk factors associated with sports related injury severity in adolescents: a prospective study over a single season of sport.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Golf-Related Injuries in Young Elite Golfers: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Epidemiology of injuries in male under-19 futsal players competing in the highest national league in Spain.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
- The Psychology of Sports Injuries in Children and Adolescents: Psychosocial, Developmental, and Recovery Aspects to Injury.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Contrasting Realities in Injury Management: Strategies Employed by Performance Nutritionists and Dietitians in Ireland (Part A).Current developments in nutrition · 2025Article
- Competitive Anxiety, Sports Injury, and Playing Category in Youth Soccer Players.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Female sex, training volume and sleep amount are risk factors for sports-related injuries: a 1-year prospective cohort study on adolescent elite athletes.BMJ open sport & exercise medicine · 2025Article
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- Youth and Adolescent Athlete Musculoskeletal Health: Dietary and Nutritional Strategies to Optimise Injury Prevention and Support Recovery.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2024Review
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Sports participation among adolescents is increasing, offering numerous health benefits and exposing them to the risk of sports-related injuries. This paper aims to understand that the prevalence and risk factors associated with these injuries are crucial for effective injury prevention and the overall well-being of adolescent athletes. This systematic review synthesizes the existing literature on sports-related injuries in adolescent athletes. A comprehensive search was conducted, yielding 11 relevant studies. The studies were analyzed to determine the prevalence of injuries and identify associated risk factors. A qualitative synthesis of the findings was performed. The included studies collectively highlight the significant burden of sports-related injuries among adolescent athletes, with prevalence rates ranging from 34.1% to 65%. Specific risk factors associated with these injuries include body mass index (BMI), physical activity patterns, age, gender, sport type, previous injuries, and training practices. Obese adolescents, those engaged in excessive weekly practice hours, younger athletes, and females were found to be at higher risk. Certain sports, such as soccer and football, exhibited higher injury rates. Sports-related injuries in adolescent athletes are a multifaceted issue influenced by various factors. Tailored injury prevention strategies are essential, considering the specific needs of adolescent athletes in different sports and age groups. Interventions should encompass physical and educational components, emphasizing proper warm-ups, protective equipment use, and injury prevention education. Longitudinal studies and standardized injury reporting systems are needed to monitor injury trends and evaluate prevention strategies effectively. This systematic review contributes to our understanding of sports-related injuries in adolescent athletes and underscores the importance of evidence-based injury prevention efforts.
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