Overtraining

Keeping Up with the Count: When Has She Rehearsed Enough?

Keeping Up with the Count: When Has She Rehearsed Enough?

In youth sports, this message is clear – excessive training puts an athlete at risk for injury. Young dancers may or may not be comfortable comparing their training to that of other “athletes,” but the concern for their safety is similar. Scottish Rite for Children...

Overuse, Overtraining and Burnout: Here’s a Breakdown

Overuse, Overtraining and Burnout: Here’s a Breakdown

Some may think these words can be used interchangeably, but our expert Shane M. Miller, M.D., who cares for young athletes on the sidelines and in the clinic, says otherwise. What they do have in common is that they are red flags and each needs to be addressed with...