Recommendations to avoid overuse injury in youth athletes

- Delay specializing before age 12
- One sport at a time
- At least 2 days off per week from organized training & competition
- Do not take part in organized sport activities for more hours per week than the child’s age

The @NATA1950 released an official statement with health-focused recommendations to reduce risk of injury due to youth sports specialization.

Statement endorsed by Professional Football, Hockey, Baseball, Soccer, Baseball Athletic Trainer Societies.

- Delay specializing in a single sport for as long as possible
- One team at a time
- Less than eight months per year
- No more hours/week than age in years
- Two days of rest per week
- Rest & recovery time from organized sport participation https://www.nata.org/press-release/101619/national-athletic-trainers-association-releases-official-statement

I'd also encourage any parent with children involved in youth sports to listen to this @usta podcast featuring @NeeruJayanthi.

Dr. Jayanthi is arguably the world's leading authority on youth sports specialization. https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1450860560?i=1000462342906