Strength training for children and adolescents: what can physicians recommend?
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Primary care physicians who see young patients are often asked about strength training programs for children. Some parents are seeking ways to give their child a competitive edge in sports. Many parents of overweight children seek guidance about which activities are effective for weight loss. Musculoskeletal injuries and epiphyseal fractures are also a concern. Informed clinicians can reassure parents that, with adult supervision, proper equipment, and realistic expectations, strength training programs designed for children and adolescents are safe and effective.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Physician and sportsmedicine
دوره 31 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003