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Several credible theories are circulating, with the most convincing one suggesting that individuals are specializing in their respective fields and dedicating extended hours at a significantly younger age.

Professional athletes are now undergoing rigorous training from a much earlier age and are subjected to greater demands compared to previous generations. This plausibly accounts for the rising incidence of injuries as they progress in their careers.

Conversely, older athletes are extending their careers beyond what would have been the norm in earlier generations, which allows injuries to accumulate over time.