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The adolescent athlete: a musculoskeletal update

M Zito

    The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    New sports pose unique musculoskeletal risks for adolescent athletes. Understanding these evolving injury factors is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies and ensuring a safer athletic environment.

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