Highlights
- •Treadmill injuries in children may results in serious injuries requiring surgical interventions.
- •Almost all home treadmill injuries occur in children younger than 16 years (eligibility age for a gym membership).
- •Peri and post COVID-19 era will result in a substantial increase in home gym equipment purchases.
- •Disseminating these data is key for injury prevention.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: November 17, 2020
Accepted:
October 28,
2020
Received in revised form:
September 24,
2020
Received:
July 15,
2020
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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