2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Longitudinal Study of Youth Sports Participation: An evaluation of musculoskeletal injury rates, psycho-social development, and general physical health and development. A Pilot Study

Longitudinal Study of Youth Sports Participation: An evaluation of musculoskeletal injury rates, psycho-social development, and general physical health and development. A Pilot Study

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The video transcript discusses a proposed longitudinal study on youth sports participation. The study aims to evaluate musculoskeletal injury rates, psychosocial development, and general physical health and development among youth athletes. The project has been funded by the Department of Orthopedics and the School of Public Health, with key contributors including Julie Agle, an athletic trainer, Brad Nelson, an orthopedic surgeon, and Todd Rockwood, a sociologist. The research committee has previously created a consensus statement on early sports specialization, which led to the development of projects focusing on elite athletes. The study collects data through surveys, tracking years of participation, age, and various aspects of sports involvement. It also considers factors such as family background and socioeconomic status. The goal is to secure long-term funding and expand the study to follow participants through college. The transcript includes a discussion on the potential inclusion of parents and coaches in the survey. Overall, the proposed study aims to address research priorities related to youth sports specialization and its impact on various outcomes.

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Julie Agel

Keywords

longitudinal study

youth sports participation

musculoskeletal injury rates

psychosocial development

general physical health