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  • Author: María Stokes
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Efficacy of neuromuscular exercises to promote movement quality and reduce musculoskeletal injury during initial military training in Royal Navy recruits

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are a significant problem in the Royal Navy, contributing to 48% of all medical discharges from service between 2019 and …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Musculoskeletal injury in military specialists: a 2-year retrospective study

Abstract: Background: Military specialists are elite personnel who are trained to work across diverse operational environments where a high level of physical conditioning is a …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Assessing injury risk in male and female Royal Navy recruits: does the Functional Movement Screen provide understanding to inform effective injury mitigation?

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are common during military and other occupational physical training programmes, and employers have a duty of care to …

Employment Physical Health Peer reviewed