Socioeconomic Factors for Sports Specialization and Injury in Youth Athletes

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Neeru Jayanthi · Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Daniel B. Holt · Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

Cynthia R. LaBella · Lurie Children's Hospital

Lara R. Dugas · Loyola University Chicago

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As SES increases, young athletes report higher degrees of sports specialization, greater participation in individual sports, and more serious overuse injuries.

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Sports injuries and prevention Sports Performance and Training Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques

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Published in: Sports Health A Multidisciplinary Approach

Volume 10, Issue 4, pp. 303-310

DOI: 10.1177/1941738118778510

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Socioeconomic Factors for Sports Specialization and Injury in Youth Athletes

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