Student Trainees

This is the first assessment of sport specialization in T&F athletes using the Wisconsin Sport Specialization Questionnaire (WISSQ). High school T&F athletes report relatively low levels of specialization, and average health-related quality of life. The WISSQ enables sport specialization assessments to evaluate the physical behaviors, sport motivations, and social consequences experienced by high school athletes. This abstract was presented at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, CA.

This abstract used a new type of calculation to determine the burden T&F injuries impose during the season. By counting the number of days injuries limited or prohibited athlete participation we are better able to understand the toll injuries have on athletes, coaches, and teams. This abstract was presented at the 2026 American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, CA.