Recommendations to Optimize Health in Youth Runners

Adam S. Tenforde; William O. Roberts; Brian J. Krabak; Irene S. Davis; Michael Fredericson; Anthony C. Luke; Kathryn E. Ackerman

doi:10.1519/SSC.0000000000000504

Recommendations to Optimize Health in Youth Runners

Adam S. Tenforde, William O. Roberts, Brian J. Krabak, Irene S. Davis, Michael Fredericson, Anthony C. Luke, Kathryn E. Ackerman

Family Medicine and Community Health (Twin Cities)

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Abstract

Youth running is defined as participation below age 18. Jumping/multidirectional loading sports (soccer, basketball) may optimize bone health. Psychological development requires monitoring to reduce risk of injuries and burnout. Adequate energy availability is essential for health; screening for disordered eating and optimizing nutrition is important. Injuries during growth spurts are best addressed by identifying the physical maturity of the runner and conventional treatment. Appropriate start of competition and competition distance should be individualized rather than using age-based recommendations and requires careful monitoring. Promoting foot strength and reducing landing impacts may lower injury risk.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	76-82
Number of pages	7
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	42
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000504
State	Published - Feb 1 2020

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Keywords

bone health
burnout
female athlete triad
injuries
relative energy deficiency in sport
running

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