The role of brain structure in explaining physical functioning in male Veterans with impaired kidney function

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience deficits in physical function and cardiorespiratory fitness at higher rates than older adults …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation to maximize hip abductor strength and reduce fall risk in older Veterans: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Nearly half of all veterans are 65 years and older, and they have a higher prevalence of functional disabilities compared to the nonveteran population. …

Executive summary: How does military life shape service children’s identity and school experiences?

Abstract: Service children are identified by virtue of the occupation of their parents. Their livesareshaped by the unique demands placed on armed forces personnel. Service …

The impact of executive function on retention and compliance in physical therapy in Veterans

Abstract: Objective: To examine retention and compliance to a novel physical therapy (PT) treatment among Veterans with and without executive function deficits (EFD+/EFD−). …

Racial disparities in prosthesis abandonment and mobility outcomes after lower limb amputation from a dysvascular etiology in a Veteran population

Abstract: Background: Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) individuals have higher rates of amputation and increased risk of a transfemoral amputation due to dysvascular disease than …

A novel behavioral intervention to enhance physical activity for older Veterans in a skilled nursing facility

Abstract: Physical activity levels during skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehabilitation fall far below what is needed for successful community living and to prevent adverse events. …

The lived experience of military beneficiaries with amputations at the hip and pelvic level

Abstract: Background: Hip- and pelvic-level amputations are devastating injuries that drastically alter patient function and quality of life. This study examined the experience of …

Trajectories of physical function changes for older Veterans with serious mental illness in a clinical exercise program

Abstract: Background and aims: Older persons with serious mental illness (SMI) have compromised physical function (endurance, strength, mobility). Multicomponent exercise is …

Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of virtual rehabilitation for middle and older aged Veterans with mobility limitations: A pilot study

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and preliminary ef ficacy of the transition of an outpatient center -based rehabilitation program for middle and older aged …

JSP 342 education of service children overseas: Part one

Abstract: People lie at the heart of operational capability; attracting and retaining the right numbers of capable, motivated individuals to deliver Defence outputs is critical. …

Development of the troop readiness evaluation with augmented reality return-to-duty (troop READY) platform to aid in the detection and treatment of military mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is prevalent in service members (SMs); however, there is a lack of consensus on the appropriate approach to return to …