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A prospective cohort study on physical activity and sports-related injuries in 10-12-year-old children (INTERN)

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The purpose of this study is to describe the incidence and severity of injuries resulting from physical education, sports, and leisure time physical activity (PA) in 10-12 year old children. Next to specific areas of preventive interest it was found that in this specific age group, girls require special attention as they seem to be at higher injury risk than boys.

Literatuurverwijzing: Verhagen, E., Collard, D.C.M., Chinapaw, M.J.M., & Mechelen, W. van (2009). A prospective cohort study on physical activity and sports-related injuries in 10-12-year-old children (INTERN). British Journal of Sports Medicine 43 (pp. 1031-5)