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Strength training for children.

L Sewall, L J Micheli

    Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
    |March 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Prepubescent children can safely achieve significant muscle strength gains through progressive resistive strength training. This method also showed improvements in flexibility and favorable body weight changes without reported injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric sports medicine
    • Exercise physiology
    • Rehabilitation science

    Background:

    • Progressive resistive strength training (PRST) in prepubescent children is debated.
    • Concerns exist regarding safety and efficacy in young athletes.
    • Understanding optimal training protocols is crucial for development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effects of PRST on strength, flexibility, and body composition in prepubescent children.
    • To assess the safety of PRST in this age group.
    • To provide evidence-based recommendations for pediatric sports training.

    Main Methods:

    • Eighteen prepubescent children (Tanner Stage I/II) participated in a supervised PRST program (3x/week).
    • Measurements included anthropometrics, upper/lower extremity strength, and flexibility.

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  • A control group underwent standard activities for comparison.

    • Main Results:

    • The PRST group showed a 42.9% increase in strength versus 9.5% in the control group (p<0.05).
    • Flexibility increased by 4.5% in the training group and 3.6% in the control group.
    • The training group experienced a transient decrease then gain in body weight, while the control group gained weight; no injuries occurred.

    Conclusions:

    • Prepubescent children can safely achieve substantial improvements in muscle strength via PRST.
    • PRST appears beneficial for enhancing strength and flexibility in young athletes.
    • This study supports the integration of PRST into pediatric sports training and rehabilitation programs.