Young athletes at risk: study links early specialization to injuries

NCT ID NCT06325228

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study followed 373 healthy young athletes aged 8-16 from Poland for one year to see how focusing on a single sport, athletic performance, and quality of life relate to injuries. Researchers created athlete profiles and tracked injury types, locations, and recovery. The goal is to help young athletes stay healthy and avoid harm.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Immunobiology and Environment Microbiology, Medical University of Gdańsk

    Gdansk, 80-211, Poland

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