All athletes – including kids – need to cross train

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sabrina Strickland, MD · Orthopedic Surgeon, Hospital for Special Surgery · Last reviewed: December 13, 2023

October 14, 2015

Here is an article by a physical therapist who I respect, adding yet another opinion that kids need to do multiple sports. Even if the child does travel hockey, they should also do tennis or swimming once a week. All athletes need to cross train.

	Keeping Kid Athletes Safe – Resident
Source: resident.com/keeping-kid-athletes-safe/

athletes, cross training, Kids, Physical Therapy

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