What can result if an adolescent is trained using repetitive techniques during a growth spurt and has muscle-tendon imbalances and asymmetrical stress is placed on bones and joints?
a. anatomic misalignment
b. stunted growth of affected bones
c. overuse injuries
d. syncope
Answer: C. overuse injuries.
Overuse injuries can result if an adolescent is trained using repetitive techniques during a growth spurt and has muscle-tendon imbalances and asymmetrical stress is placed on bones and joints. Additional risk factors include training errors, increased rate of total volume of training, and increased rate of training progression.