Sports participation related to injuries and illnesses among ambulatory youth with chronic diseases: results of the health in adapted youth sports study

Abstract Background Although sports participation leads to important health enhancement for youth with chronic diseases or physical disabilities (CDPD), it may pose an increased risk for injury or illness. This study investigated the incidence, type, severity and risks to (sports-related) injuries a...

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Main Authors: Kristel Lankhorst, Janke de Groot, Tim Takken, Frank Backx, on behalf of the HAYS study group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-019-0145-5