Study: HS Specialization Leads to More Injuries, Burnout

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New research from the University of Georgia published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that high school students who specialize in one sport are more likely to get injured and suffer from burnout. 

The study surveyed 975 high school athletes in the U.S. and found more than one in five reported a high level of specialization in one sport. More than 42 percent reported a small level of specialization.

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