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The Adolescent Athlete and the Team Physician: A Consensus Statement. 2025 Update
Margot Putukian1, Lance E Leclere2, Stanley A Herring3
1Consultant, Major League Soccer, Princeton, NJ.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|February 5, 2026
Summary
Team physicians must understand the unique medical and psychological needs of adolescent athletes (ages 12-18) to ensure safe sports participation. Quality, individualized care is crucial for injury prevention and rehabilitation in young athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Adolescent Health
- Pediatric Sports Injuries
Background:
- Adolescent athletes (12-18 years) participate in diverse sports, facing risks of injury and illness.
- Their growth and development necessitate specialized medical and psychological considerations.
- This statement focuses on adolescent athletes, excluding younger children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the considerations for team physicians treating adolescent athletes.
- To highlight the importance of specialized care for this age group.
- To emphasize equitable and informed healthcare for all young athletes.
Main Methods:
- Consensus statement development.
- Review of medical and psychological factors in adolescent sports participation.
- Focus on challenges and needs specific to 12-18 year olds.
Main Results:
- Adolescent athletes require tailored medical interventions due to physiological and psychological factors.
- Psychological aspects significantly influence participation, well-being, and recovery.
- Healthcare providers must be knowledgeable about sport-specific challenges.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare teams must provide educated, non-discriminatory care tailored to each adolescent athlete.
- Ensuring access, inclusive environments, and addressing disparities improves safe sports participation.
- Continuous education for healthcare professionals is vital for adolescent athlete well-being.
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