Does Elite Competition Inhibit Growth and Delay Maturation in Some Gymnasts? Probably Not.

Autor: Baxter-Jones, Adam D.G., Maffulli, Nicola, Mirwald, Robert L.
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Zdroj: Pediatric Exercise Science; Nov2003, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p373-382, 10p
Abstrakt: Suggests that concen over possible growth inhibition effects of competitive sports has been and continues to be a source of much debate in the scientific literature. Stimulatory influence of competitive sports on statural growth; Studies on female gymnasts about the potential harmful effects of training on growth.
Databáze: Complementary Index