Table 6.
Responses to key components of the LEAF-Q (n = 27).
| Leaf Questionnaire Component | Frequency (N) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Injury history | ||
| Number of days lost from participation due to injury in past year: | ||
| 0 | 11 | 40.7 |
| 1–7 | 6 | 22.2 |
| 8–14 | 4 | 14.8 |
| 15–21 | 3 | 11.1 |
| ≥22 | 3 | 11.1 |
| Most common injuries reported (respondents could choose more than one) | ||
| Back injury | 3 | 11.1 |
| Knee injury | 2 | 7.4 |
| Head injury/concussion | 4 | 14.8 |
| Groin injury | 2 | 7.4 |
| Shin splints/calf tightness | 4 | 14.8 |
| Ligament/tendon injury of the thumb | 4 | 14.8 |
| Rolled ankle/Achilles soreness/broken foot | 6 | 22.2 |
| Illness | 2 | 7.4 |
| Hamstring strain | 1 | 3.7 |
| Hip injury | 1 | 3.7 |
| Shoulder injury strained ac joint | 2 | 7.4 |
| 2. Menstrual function exercise-related menstrual changes: | ||
| Bleed less | 3 | 11.1 |
| Menstruation stops | 4 | 14.8 |
| Increased bleeding | 2 | 7.4 |
| Number of periods in the last year (n = 21) (if still menstruating) | ||
| ≥9 | 19 | 90.5 |
| 5–8 | 0 | 0 |
| 0–2 | 2 | 9.5 |
| 3. Gastrointestinal disturbances abdominal bloated/gaseous when not having periods: | ||
| Daily-weekly | 2 | 7.4 |
| Seldom | 12 | 44.4 |
| Rarely or never | 13 | 48.1 |
| Cramps/stomach ache not related to your menstruation: | ||
| Daily-weekly | 1 | 3.6 |
| Seldom | 8 | 28.6 |
| Rarely or never | 19 | 67.9 |