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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

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According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic. This phase also triggers changes in bone density and joint architecture.

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Why Female Footballers Suffer More Knee Injuries Than Men

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Anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal and training factors play a part in women having a greater risk of ACL injury, as does footwear. Poorly fitted football boots that aren’t designed with a woman’s foot, gait or body in mind are a problem. I believe the examination of that physiology should start with the feet and biomechanics.