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Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance


Issue: October 2010

Early Specialization  in Youth Sport: A Biomechanical Perspective
  Jeffrey M. Mattson & Jim Richards

Abstract: This article examines, from a biomechanical perspective, three issues related  to early specialization: overuse injuries, the developmental aspects, and the  performance aspects. It concludes that “there is no evidence that early  specialization causes overuse injuries or hinders growth and maturation.” At  the same time, early specialization has “clear performance benefits” in some  sports where a specific physique is favorable, such as figure-skating.

Article category: NASPE Symposium