Health Matters – Are we pushing children to be athletes, far too young?

Media Issue Link
CNA938 (Radio) 20 May 2026 7pm21 May 2026 10am23 May 2026 3:10 to 3:40pm  
CNA938 (Website) 14 May 2026 View Article

 

On CNA938’s Health Matters, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Zackary Chua from ACME Orthopaedics examines the rise of early specialisation in youth sport. He explains why growing bones and growth plates are more vulnerable to overuse injury than adult tissue, and discusses how heavy training loads, year-round competition and pressure to excel can lead to injuries that affect a child’s long-term development.

 


Entity
Orthopaedics

Language
English

Featured Doctor
Dr Zackary Chua
ACME Orthopaedics