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Sport injury profiles, training and rehabilitation issues in American sports
Eugene F Luckstead1, Andrew L Satran, Dilip R Patel
1Department of Pediatrics, Texas Tech Medical School-Amarillo, 79016, USA. gene@ama.ttuhsc.edu
Abstract:
The injury profiles and possibilities for the sport-specific injuries associated with the major American youth sports have been reviewed in this article. Guideline concepts for physicans, athletes, and their families are noted. Weight-training general concepts are suggested for the younger athlete. Strong consideration should be given to include cheerleading as a sport to promote safety and reduce cheerleading-related injuries. A special appendix section updates current information on the popular sport of roller-blading.
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