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Identified categories included: (1) Content validity of the ABT tracking tool. Participants found the tool to be comprehensive and appropriate for all levels and severities of injury. Recommendations to improve the tool included adding a comment section and additional parameters to each activity. (2) Facilitators of tool use, dissemination and implementation. Using the tool during rest breaks or after the session were suggested to maximize therapy time. Providing the tool as an app and offering education and training on use of the tool were highly recommended. Advertising through community clinics and social media may facilitate dissemination of the tool. (3) Barriers of tool use, dissemination and implementation. 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