• Author: Emily A. Ricker
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The association between disordered eating and musculoskeletal injury among Marine officers upon entry to the Basic School

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) may be at heightened risk for eating disorders (EDs) and sub-clinical disordered eating (DE). ADSMs are also at a high …

Female service members deserve an individualized approach to hormonal contraception counseling

Abstract: We appreciate the participation of the authors1 in the much-needed discussion about hormonal contraception (HC) and medical readiness in military service members (SMs) in …

Hormonal contraception and medical readiness for female Service members

Abstract: Many female military Service members choose to use hormonal contraception to prevent pregnancy and/or to control or suppress menses. Hormonal contraception, which comes …

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of musculoskeletal injury mitigation programmes for military service members around the world: a scoping review

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury (MSK-I) mitigation and prevention programmes (MSK-IMPPs) have been developed and implemented across militaries worldwide. Although …