RT Book, Section
A1 Miller, Michael G.
A1 Michael, Timothy J.
A2 Patel, Dilip R.
A2 Greydanus, Donald E.
A2 Baker, Robert J.
SR Print(0)
ID 6972727
T1 Chapter 5. Strength Training and Conditioning
T2 Pediatric Practice: Sports Medicine
YR 2009
FD 2009
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-149677-3
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6972727
RD 2024/04/19
AB The  idea  of  weight  training  for  children  (preadolescent  and  adolescent)  has  always  raised  questions.  The  concern  most  often  raised  is  whether  or  not  weight  training  puts  children  at  an  increased  risk  for  injury.  A  secondary  question  that  is  raised  is  whether  children  would  benefit  from  weight  training,  if  they  are  not  physiologically  mature  (e.g.,  low  androgen  levels).  This  chapter  will  review  these  issues  and  offer  guidance  to  the  proper  (safe)  training  techniques  and  programs,  followed  by  a  review  of  the  expected  training  responses  and  outcomes  as  characterized  in  the  research  literature.