Track and field-related lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries: A retrospective study discussing injury analysis, stressors, and comprehensive management

Abstract

Objective This study aims to provide beneficial information, from a clinical perspective, on how healthcare providers and sports educators can navigate treatment and safety for TAF athletes. This was done by identifying trends seen in lower-extremity TAF injuries and providing potential treatments to counter specific injuries, closing gaps in current literature. Methods The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database was queried during a ten-year time span (2014-2023) to analyze lower-extremity track and field-related musculoskeletal injuries.