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Playing for Freedom: A Phenomenological Exploration Into Team Sports’ Perceived Influence on PTSD Symptoms in Military Veterans Cover

Playing for Freedom: A Phenomenological Exploration Into Team Sports’ Perceived Influence on PTSD Symptoms in Military Veterans

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Open Access
|Feb 2026

Figures & Tables

Table 1

Participant Screening and Eligibility Information.

PARTICIPANTAGE RANGESERVICE YEARSSERVICE BRANCHTEAM SPORTS PLAYED
Wiley40–495–8MarinesGolf, powerchair basketball
Jack50+5–8Air ForcePara ice hockey, skiing
Harry40–4913+ArmyPowerchair football, wheelchair basketball, softball
Run35–395–8ArmyTriathlon, iron man, kickboxing
Abner50+5–8NavyWater skiing, football, softball, archery
Tullimore35–399–12ArmyTeam MMA, jujitsu
Randy50+5–8MarinesSkiing, cycling, swimming
Brubaker35–394–8ArmySoftball, basketball, rugby
Language: English
Page range: 36 - 54
Submitted on: Sep 22, 2025
Accepted on: Nov 4, 2025
Published on: Feb 13, 2026
Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

© 2026 Jeffrey M. Ward, published by Virginia Tech Publishing
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.