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Evaluating the Impact of Youth Early Sport Specialization on Injury: An Evolution in Measurement

Published:2023-01 Issue: Volume:10 Page:233339282311762
ISSN:2333-3928
Container-title:Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology
language:en
Short-container-title:Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology

Author:

Rockwood Todd¹,Edwards Nicholas M.²,Nelson Bradley²,Agel Julie²^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Division of Health Policy and Management, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

2. Department of Orthopedics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Abstract

Objective To track youth sports participation and injury occurrence accurately and longitudinally. Results An online survey tool that captures sports participation, frequency, level of competition, and tracks injury occurrence has been developed. The survey allows for longitudinal tracking of sports participation to evaluate the change from recreational to highly specialized sports participation. To maximize the utility of this research tool we identified swimmer plots which allow for clear visualization of the data as the best method for graphical representation. Implication Longitudinal measurement of sports participation to evaluate the impact of early sports specialization on injury is feasible with this tool and enhanced by the swimmer plots for visualization.

Funder

University of Minnesota Department of Orthopedics Research Fund

University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Health Policy,Epidemiology

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/23333928231176207

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