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Study design
Researchers conducted prospective, longitudinal surveillance across four seasons, from 2021 through 2024, involving the University of Texas at Arlington’s men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams. Athletes completed standardized electronic injury and illness surveys before, during and after seasons. Concussions were identified through athlete self-reports and athletic-trainer-verified injuries.
Reported incidence
The study recorded 12 concussions among 99 athlete-seasons. Rates per 10,000 athlete exposures were 6.66 for men, 8.86 for women and 7.60 for the combined group. The reported 95% confidence intervals were 2.44-14.49, 3.25-19.29 and 3.93-13.28, respectively.
Comparison and implications
Compared with NCAA basketball athletes without disabilities, the injury rate ratios were 1.99 for men, 1.69 for women and 1.79 overall. The authors reported that the overall difference was statistically significant, while the sex-specific confidence intervals included one. They said the findings support stronger surveillance, targeted prevention and response protocols tailored to adaptive sports.
