Youth Sports Injuries: Understanding and Prevention
When it comes to injuries, children are not simply small adults. Their bodies are continually growing and changing. Depending on their age, kids’ bones may not be fully developed, which puts them at unique risk for certain injuries. Overuse injuries can become more severe during growth spurts, especially when children do not get enough rest. Growth Plates and Tendon Differences Children have tendons that are much more extensible than adults, but their bones are still growing and contain...