Musculoskeletal complaints among active duty service members seeking treatment at a Navy military treatment facility

Abstract: Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) pose a significant problem for active duty service members (ADSMs). MSIs may compromise readiness and are one of the main …

There is a knowledge mobilization gap in musculoskeletal injury research in the military context

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) place a significant burden on military populations. While a considerable amount of research is being conducted to reduce the prevalence …

Using the capture-recapture technique to estimate the ascertainment-corrected incidence of musculoskeletal injuries during Marine Corps recruit training

Abstract: Introduction: Injury epidemiology research with military populations typically utilizes data obtained through medical chart review (MCR) or injury self-reports (ISRs). …

Are physical fitness, a history of childbirth and injury history related to knee valgus in female Canadian Armed Forces members during a bodyweight overhead squat movement?

Abstract: Objectives: A history of childbirth is associated with musculoskeletal injury (MSKi) in female members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). While previous injury and …

Nonpharmacological therapies for musculoskeletal injury in military personnel: A systematic review/meta-analysis

Abstract: Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) injury is an inherent risk for military personnel that can potentially impact job performance, productivity, and military readiness. …

Timing of outcomes and expectations after knee surgery in the US military: A systematic review

Abstract: Context: Knee injury and subsequent surgery are widespread in the military setting. Associations between knee surgery and expected outcomes over time have not been …

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 …

Sex differences in iron status during military training: A prospective cohort study of longitudinal changes and associations with endurance performance and musculoskeletal outcomes

Abstract: This study investigated sex differences in Fe status, and associations between Fe status and endurance and musculoskeletal outcomes, in military training. In total, 2277 …

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 …

Postpartum women’s perceptions of risk of musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian Armed Forces: A qualitative research study

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a major concern within military forces, significantly reducing productivity and military readiness. Within the Canadian Armed Forces …

Predicting subsequent injury after being cleared to return to work from initial lumbar or lower extremity injury

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 …

Academic Department of Military Rehabilitation (ADMR): avoiding the pitfalls of ‘the Walker Dip’

Abstract: A key research theme identified during the 2021 Strategic Delivery Plan (SDP) for Defence Medical Services (DMS) Research was preventing and treating musculoskeletal …