Reducing Injury Risk in Young Athletes

Read, Paul J ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-8602, Oliver, Jon, Myer, Greg and Lloyd, Rhodri (2026) Reducing Injury Risk in Young Athletes. In: Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes Science and Application. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN ISBN 9781032779874

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Abstract

Strength and conditioning provision for young athletes offers unique challenges for coaches. Periods of rapid and non-uniform growth in skeletal structures are common, resulting in temporary reductions in performance and heightened injury risk. This chapter identifies pertinent risk factors for prevalent injuries in this cohort and considerations when assessing an athlete’s risk profile. The effectiveness of current injury prevention programmes administered to youth athletes is critically analysed, specifically relating to improvements in function and reductions in injury incidence. Practical tools and applied examples are included throughout to aid in the design of effective training programmes, concluding with a hierarchical injury risk factor training model. This systematic approach integrates risk factor screening with the development of individualised programmes that target deficits in neuromuscular control to optimise performance and reduce injury risk. © 2026 selection and editorial matter, Rhodri Lloyd and Jon Oliver.

Item Type:	Book Section
Subjects:	G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV557 Sports Q Science > QP Physiology
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Education, Health and Sciences
Depositing User:	Charlotte Crutchlow
Date Deposited:	22 Jun 2026 10:04
Last Modified:	22 Jun 2026 10:04
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/16342

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