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Youth Safety in Sport: Age-Appropriate Volume and Growth Plate Considerations

Youth Safety in Sport: Age-Appropriate Volume and Growth Plate Considerationsby: Luke WilsonPublished on: 20/02/2026

A comprehensive guide to age-appropriate youth sport volume, growth plates (physes), overuse risks like Little League elbow/shoulder, and safe rest + strength training.

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Youth Safety in Sport: Age-Appropriate Volume and Growth Plate Considerations