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Why Young Athletes Are Getting More Overuse Injuries

The Higher Powered Podcast explores sports physical therapy, athlete performance, injury rehab, and return-to-sport training. Hosted by sports physical therapist Kurt Kessler, the show focuses on helping athletes move beyond simply feeling better to actually getting better and returning to sport stronger. In this episode, sports physical therapist Kurt Kessler examines the modern youth sports landscape and why overuse injuries, burnout, and pressure are becoming more common among young athletes. He discusses how year-round competition, excessive training volumes, and parental expectations can negatively impact young athletes’ physical and mental health. Topics include: • the rapid growth of the youth sports industry • why overuse injuries are increasing in young athletes • recommended training volumes for youth sports • the importance of strength training and recovery • how parents can support healthy participation in sports Chapters 1. 0:37 — Intro and Episode Premise 2. 4:24 — Youth Sports Landscape and Growth 3. 8:11 — Coaching Pressures and Overuse Risk 4. 11:58 — Training, Recovery, Sleep, and Movement 5. 15:45 — Guidelines, Research, and Takeaways Link to Shawn Johnson interview:    • Shawn Johnson's Advice to Young Athletes o...   CONNECT: kurt@hpsportspt.com IG: @higherpowersportspt