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Preventing Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes

An estimated 60 million kids across the U.S. enjoy soccer, track, basketball, swimming, football, tennis, gymnastics and other healthy activities. For the most part, these choices are great for social and physical development. But when kids train or play too hard, they can get hurt.


​​How overtraining can hurt kids in sports


Overuse means a child's body can't keep up with the demands a certain activity places on them. For example, if a young baseball pitcher practices for hours every day and pitches several games each week, there may not be enough time in between for bones, muscles and other tissues to recover from the strain.

Overuse and overtraining can also leave young athletes feeling exhausted, physically and mentally. (See "Burnout in Young Athletes: How to Keep the Fun in Sports.")

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