Sport Specialization and Exposure in a Tertiary Concussion Program

Background/Purpose: Sport specialization is an important area of focus within pediatric sports medicine with studies relating specialization to the rising incidence of sport-related injuries. The relationship between sport specialization and concussion remains unexplored. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of sport specialization and its relationship to concussion in athletes seen in a tertiary concussion program. Methods: Athletes completed a sport specialization questionnaire as part of a comprehensive intake questionnaire and were classified into low, …