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It is important to watch out for signs and symptoms of burnout in athletes to help mitigate potential short- and long-term effects. If you feel your child is exhibiting signs of burnout, discuss this with them and consider taking a break to help them recover. Symptoms of burnout can include
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| References Brenner JS, Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Sports Specialization and Intensive Training in Young Athletes. Pediatrics. 2016; 138(3). pii: e20162148. doi: 10.1542/peds.2016-2148.. DiFiori JP, Benjamin HJ, Brenner J, Gregory A, Jayanthi N, Landry GL, Luke A. Overuse Injuries and Burnout in Youth Sports: A Position Statement from the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Br J Sports Med 2014;48:287-288. Brenner J.S. American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness. Overuse injuries, overtraining and burnout in child and adolescent athletes. Pediatrics 119(6), 1242-1245, 2007 Jowett, G. E., Hill, A. P., Hall, H. K., & Curran, T. (2016). Perfectionism, burnout and engagement in youth sport: the mediating role of basic psychological needs. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 24, 18-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j. psychsport.2016.01.001 |
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