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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]HBO did a big piece on the professionalization of youth sports which has led to a spike in youth injuries. For example, over the last ten years, there has been a 5x increase in the number of pediatric ACL injuries.

An interesting piece worth watching, especially for those who are doing sports year-round.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9cWRXjOF4[/youtube]
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I will maintain an open mind. But where were all these injuries when we greet up 30-40 years ago and played more than kids today in every sport, except perhaps football?  And what about all the kids overseas who play soccer for hours a day, much more than standard top travel teams?  Are they also seeing a dramatic increase, or even any increase, in these injuries? [/quote]

Yes, there is an increase in former athletes, and not just football. Talk to former D1 athletes today who are in their 30s and 40s and many report they are still paying the price.

https://www.si.com/edge/2017/10/31/former-college-athletes-chronic-injuries-health-issues

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