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[Overuse injuries in children].

P-Y Zambelli¹, A Brégou, F Vauclair

¹Unité pédiatrique de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique, Département médico-chirurgical de pédiatrie, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. pierre-yves.zambelli@chuv.ch

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Child and teen sports participation is changing, with extreme activity levels alongside sedentary lifestyles. Evaluating sports injuries requires considering individual factors and a child

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Pediatric sports medicine
Adolescent physical activity trends
Sports injury evaluation

Context:

The 21st century has seen a divergence in child and adolescent physical activity, with a rise in both highly active and sedentary lifestyles.
This dichotomy presents unique challenges in managing and preventing sports-related injuries in young individuals.
Traditional injury assessments often overlook crucial developmental and lifestyle factors.

Purpose:

To highlight the evolving landscape of physical activity and sports participation among children and teenagers.
To emphasize the necessity of a holistic approach in assessing sports injuries in adolescents.
To advocate for comprehensive evaluations that include individual characteristics and sensori-motor assessments.

Summary:

Evaluating sports injuries in adolescents requires a comprehensive approach beyond individual characteristics.
It is crucial to consider training methods and perform sensori-motor assessments.
Physiotherapeutic assessments and aptitude tests by sports medicine professionals are vital for accurate diagnosis and prevention.

Impact:

Promotes a more accurate and individualized approach to diagnosing and treating sports injuries in young athletes.
Encourages healthcare professionals to integrate sensori-motor evaluations into routine sports injury assessments.
Aims to improve the long-term health and athletic development of children and teenagers by addressing the complexities of modern physical activity patterns.