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MEDICAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF PREVENTING SPORTS INJURIES AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
D Sharadze1, A Abramov2, O Konovalov2
11State Budgetary Institution "Children's City Polyclinic No. 130" of the Moscow City Health Department, Russia.
Preventing child and adolescent sports injuries requires tailoring training to biological age and considering social factors. Proper supervision, equipment, and qualified healthcare providers are essential for young athletes
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Musculoskeletal Health
Background:
- Sports injuries in children and adolescents range from minor sprains to severe musculoskeletal trauma.
- Understanding injury incidence requires examining biological and social influences.
Approach:
- Reviewing the incidence of sports injuries in adolescents.
- Analyzing biological factors (e.g., developmental stage) and social factors (e.g., coaching, parental influence).
Key Points:
- Training programs should align with biological age, not chronological age, to mitigate risks.
- Coaches and parents play a vital role in injury prevention through safe practices and supervision.
- Healthcare providers need specialized skills to manage pediatric sports injuries effectively.
Conclusions:
- Optimizing training and supervision based on biological maturity is key to preventing serious injuries.
- A multidisciplinary approach involving healthcare providers, coaches, and parents is crucial for safeguarding young athletes.
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