Study reveals hidden injury risks for kids who focus on one sport

NCT ID NCT06325228

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study followed 373 healthy young athletes aged 8-16 for one year to see how focusing on a single sport affects injury risk, performance, and quality of life. Researchers measured physical fitness and specialization levels, then tracked injuries over time. The goal is to help coaches and parents make safer choices for young athletes.

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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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