Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rates are affected by frequency and
level of competition, sex, and sport. To date, no study has sought to quantify sport-specific …

Participation in youth sport has been promoted as part of a healthy lifestyle, with benefits for
physical fitness, social development, and mental wellbeing. Yet, sport carries an inherent …

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in children and adolescents have been the focus of
recent media attention and parental concern, given their potential for adverse long-term …

Common mental health disorders, such as depression and anxiety, are prevalent in young
people. Approximately half of all mental health disorders begin by the midteens [1]. Although …

Abstract Fort-Vanmeerhaeghe, A, Milà-Villarroel, R, Pujol-Marzo, M, Arboix-Alió, J, and
Bishop, C. Higher vertical jumping asymmetries and lower physical performance are …

Objectives This study aimed to ascertain if there is a defined pattern of injury related to the
percentage of attained adult height and classify injuries according to maturity status bands …

Injuries have a negative impact on the development of football players. Maturation is a
potential risk factor for football injuries but available data on this topic provide limited …

Introduction Physeal injuries have been overlooked in epidemiological research in youth
sports. Our prospective study investigated the incidence, severity, and burden of physeal …

Alpine ski racing is known to be a sport with a high risk of injuries. Because most studies
have focused mainly on top-level athletes and on traumatic injuries, limited research exists …

Articular cartilage predominantly serves a biomechanical function, which begins in utero and
further develops during growth and locomotion. With regard to its 2-tissue structure …