Overuse injuries more common in kids who specialize in individual sport

Young athletes who specialize in an individual sport - such as gymnastics, tennis and dance - were at higher risk for overuse injuries (i.e. gradual onset of pain and symptoms), compared to those who focus on a single team sport, according to a study. Acute injuries (i.e. from a single traumatic event) were more common in young athletes whose single sport was a team sport, especially football, cheerleading and soccer.