The search for talent is pervasive in youth sports. Selection/exclusion in many sports follows
a maturity-related gradient largely during the interval of puberty and growth spurt. As such …

Inter-individual differences in size, maturity status, function, and behavior among youth of the
same chronological age (CA) have long been a concern in grouping for sport. Bio-banding …

Abstract Lloyd, RS, Oliver, JL, Faigenbaum, AD, Myer, GD, and De Ste Croix, MBA.
Chronological age vs. biological maturation: Implications for exercise programming in youth …

This book provides an overview of human development and includes the relationship
between motor development and cognitive and social development. It explores factors …

Forensic anthropology is affected by the unavoidable limits concerning difficulties in
standardization of methods and procedures; age estimation is one of the main tasks of …

Background: Anterior vertebral body tethering (VBT) is an early treatment option for
progressive scoliosis in pediatric patients, allowing for continued deformity correction during …

The longitudinal growth of an individual child is a dynamic statement of the general health of
that child. Measurements should be performed often and accurately to detect alterations …

Age estimation is a key component in forensic analysis, be it in legal proceedings or
archeological research. Current methods in forensic odontology are based on manual …

Background Forensic age estimation is requested by courts and other government
authorities so that immigrants whose real age is unknown should not suffer unfair …

Age estimation in cadavers, human remains and living individuals may clarify issues with
significant legal and social ramifications for individuals as well as for the community. In such …