Abstract: Introduction: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) negatively impact the health and readiness of U.S. service members. Women generally …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Most women serving in the military do so during their reproductive life and enter service at a young gynecological age. This review provides an overview of …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Historically, women in the U.S. Military have been prohibited from serving in ground combat occupational specialties (GCS) until the Secretary of Defense …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between weight loss before joining the U.S. Army and rates of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) during physically demanding Basic …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The United States has been involved in ongoing combat operations since 2001, the longest period of conflict in the nation's history. This study's intent was …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are pervasive problems in novice training environments. Evaluation of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors of MSKI risk …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: A systematic approach to collecting and reporting injury data in military settings is necessary to maximize the impact of musculoskeletal injury-related …
Abstract: Context: Noncombat musculoskeletal conditions (MSKs) are endemic among service members and disproportionately affect females. Pregnancy and childbirth contribute to lower …
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 …
Abstract: Objective: This study examines the incidence of injuries among active component service members in Military Working Dog (MWD) handler occupations compared to three other …
Abstract: Background: The United States military strives to prepare soldiers physically and mentally for war while preventing injury and attrition. Previous research has focused on …
Abstract: Background: A better understanding of adverse health and underlying risk factors in the context of military and law enforcement is essential to developing future …