A whole generation ago, the terms “injury prevention” and “young
athlete” weren’t two that you would normally associate with
each other. Back then, kids played a variety of sports, both
competitively and recreationally, and simply weren’t as prone to the types
of overuse injuries that result from repeated wear and tear on specific body
parts. Sadly, the recent trend towards early specialization has changed
all of that; ushering in a new era where keeping young athletes’ bodies
from physically breaking down has become a top priority. So much so
in fact, that today, kids as young as ten years old are routinely engaging
in structured training programs geared towards improving such physical
attributes as strength, speed and power...
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