The number of running-related injuries suffered by young Americans aged 6 to 18 increased 34 percent between 1994 and 2007, according to a new study.
During that period, there were an estimated 225 344 such injuries treated in U.S. departments hospital emergency department, averaging over 16,000 per year.

Youth ages 6 to 14 were more likely to suffer injury as a result of a fall and while running at school, while adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years were more prone to injury when running in the street or in a facility sports and recreation.
"Encouraging children and adolescents to run for exercise is a good way to ensure they are physically active," said Lara McKenzie, principal investigator at the center, in a press release from the hospital. "However, the results of our study show that the official guidelines, evidence-based and age are needed for pediatric corridors for parents, coaches and physical education teachers can teach children the correct way to execute To reduce the risk of injury. "
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