All articles tagged with #overuse injuries
Overtraining syndrome (OTS) results from excessive exercise without adequate rest, leading to physical and mental health issues, including hormone imbalances, immune suppression, and injuries. Recognizing symptoms like persistent soreness, fatigue, and mood changes is crucial, and recovery through rest, active recovery, and routine diversification is essential to prevent and recover from OTS.
Experts emphasize the importance of prompt care and proper management to prevent long-term damage from tendon injuries, which often result from overuse and may initially be silent. Early treatment, appropriate exercise timing, and preventive measures like warming up and good posture are crucial, while ongoing research explores regenerative therapies and innovative treatments to improve healing outcomes.
A large study from Aarhus University reveals that running-related overuse injuries often occur suddenly during a single training session rather than gradually, challenging previous beliefs and highlighting flaws in current injury prevention algorithms used in sports watches. The research advocates for new, real-time guidance algorithms to better prevent injuries, emphasizing that existing methods are based on weak scientific evidence.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a report highlighting the professionalization of youth sports as a major factor in the high dropout rate of kids from organized sports by age 13. The pressure to specialize in a single sport, overtraining, and the emphasis on early success contribute to burnout and attrition among young athletes. The report provides advice for parents, emphasizing the importance of promoting athletics for healthy habits, defining success intrinsically, avoiding overuse injuries through rest and diversity in sports, and prioritizing sleep, nutrition, and emotional well-being.