Once a rarity, more kids developing chronic injuries

The numbers of kids showing up in the doctor's office with overuse injuries, such as tendonitis, is climbing dramatically, according to Boston Children's Hospital. Nationally renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, said that he is seeing four times as many overuse injuries in youth sports than five years ago and more kids are having surgery for chronic sports injuries.

Experts attribute this increase to the fact that more youth today are specializing in one sport at an early age and training year-round. All these injuries can be linked to overuse - doing too much, too often. Gone are the days of switching to a new sport each season - the two or three-sport young athlete seems to be a things of the past as the competition, access and seasons expand to year-round.

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