Early Sport Specialization in a Pediatric Population: A Rapid Review of Injury, Function, Performance, and Psychological Outcomes

<b>Background</b>: Early sport specialization, involving intensive focus on a single sport for greater than 8 months per year at a prepubescent age, has become increasingly common in young athletes. While early sport specialization is often regarded as essential for success, there is gro...

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Main Authors: Emily J. Luo, Jake Reed, John Kyle Mitchell, Emilie Dorrestein, Lulla V. Kiwinda, Steph Hendren, Zoe W. Hinton, Brian C. Lau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/15/5/88
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