There are significant advantages and potential drawbacks of children becoming young athletes and participating in sports. While engaging in physical activities can offer immense benefits for both physical and mental health, it’s crucial to approach sports with caution. A well-designed training program can lead to a wide array of positive health outcomes. However, if not […]
If you have children who participate in sports, you know how high the injury rate is today. Many youth start sport specialization at a very young age training in one sport throughout the year. Parents and athletes NEED prevent youth sports injuries by being educated on the current best practices. Research on How to Prevent […]
Pediatric Physical Therapy published research on the longitudinal trajectories of lower extremity strength across maturational stages for a group of female student athletes. Recent studies have indicated growth during adolescences without strengthening the muscles may results in the development of risk factors for patellofemoral pain and anterior cruciate ligament injuries. The study looked at knee […]