Expectations of pediatric sport participation among pediatricians, patients, and parents
1Sports Medicine Institute for Young Athletes, Hospital for Special Surgery, Department of Pediatrics, Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA. metzlj@hss.edu
Abstract:
As the number of pediatric and adolescent athletes involved in competitive sports continues to grow, and as the competitors in youth sports trend toward a "win at all costs" mentality, pediatricians are increasingly being asked to provide sports medicine treatment and counseling for athletic children. This article outlines the demographic changes in the pediatric and adolescent athlete population in the United States and explains how the pediatrician can become a more effective caregiver to the athletic patient.
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