Abstract: Soldiers experience high rates of back injuries from wearing heavy body armor. Wearable weight distribution devices that offload body armor weight to the hips might help …
Abstract: Introduction: Military populations and comparable groups of highly physically active civilians may experience increased shoulder loading due to occupational demands, …
Abstract: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) became the U.S. Army's physical fitness test of record in October 2022. The test is substantially different from the previous test and …
Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are the leading cause of medical non-readiness among U.S. Army Soldiers, costing the Military Health System an estimated …
Abstract: Introduction: Assessing the survivability of, and potential injury to, a ship's crew from underwater blast is crucial to understanding the operating capability of a …
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 …
Abstract: Introduction: Military service members rely on upper body strength and power to accomplish tasks such as carrying heavy weapons and gear, rappelling, combat grappling, …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are common during military and other occupational physical training programmes, and employers have a duty of care to …
Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to develop a model to predict re-injury after being cleared to return to full duty from an initial injury. METHODS: This was a …