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Peer reviewedDaly, Robin M.; Bass, Shona; Caine, Dennis; Howe, Warren – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 2002
Adolescent athletes may be at risk of restricted growth and delayed maturation when combining intense training with insufficient energy intake. Because catch-up growth commonly occurs with reduced training, final adult stature is generally not compromised. However, in athletes with long-term, clinically delayed maturation, catch-up growth may be…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletes, Body Height, Musculoskeletal System
