However, the method is much less time consuming and comes with a lower risk of injury, making it ideal for elite athletes wishing to remain injury free.

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He said youngsters have a higher risk of head injury than adults because their skulls are thinner and less able to absorb shock.

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The research found thin people were less protected by body fat so had an increased risk of bone fractures, which could raise their injury rate.

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