Maturity Assessment: A Viable Preventive Measure against Physical and Psychological Insult to the Young Athlete?

This review discusses the value of physical maturity assessment as a way to reduce the risk of physical injury and psychological insult to young athletes. Maturity assessments should be included in preparticipation health examinations and the information used by schools and community organizations....

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Published inPhysician and Sportsmedicine Vol. 15; no. 3; p. 67
Main Authors Caine, Dennis J, Broekhoff, Jan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1987
Subjects
Adolescents
Athletics
Injuries
Maturity Tests
Physical Characteristics
Prevention
Secondary Education
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Summary:This review discusses the value of physical maturity assessment as a way to reduce the risk of physical injury and psychological insult to young athletes. Maturity assessments should be included in preparticipation health examinations and the information used by schools and community organizations. (Author/MT)