Sex disparities in self-reported musculoskeletal injuries in the Canadian armed forces

Abstract: Recent comprehensive systematic reviews indicate that females are at greater risk of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) than males in military populations. Considering the …

Menstrual Function, Eating Disorders, Low Energy Availability, and Musculoskeletal Injuries in British Servicewomen

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate associations between menstrual function, eating disorders, and risk of low energy availability with musculoskeletal injuries in British …

Musculoskeletal system injuries in the Polish Territorial Defence Forces

Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal system injuries (MSIs) are the major health problem of soldiers. The aim of this study was to assess the types of MSIs that occurred most …

Body regions susceptible to musculoskeletal injuries in Canadian Armed Forces pilots

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKi) are a significant burden on military pilots. Exploring which body regions are most affected by MSKi and describing injury types is …

No pain, no gain: the military overtraining hypothesis of musculoskeletal stress and injury

Abstract: The purpose of this manuscript is to present a model of military overtraining and subsequent injury, discharge, and disability. Military training and combat operations …

Psychological Hardiness and Grit Are Associated with Musculoskeletal Injury in U.S. Army Trainees

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) are pervasive, costly, and erode training effectiveness. Research has explored factors, …

Understanding the musculoskeletal injury risk of women in combat: the effect of infantry training and sex on musculoskeletal injury incidence during British Army basic training

Abstract: Until recently, women were excluded from British combat roles. Their risk for musculoskeletal injury during basic training is two to three times higher than men. To …

A comparative analysis of medically released men and women from the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and mental health (MH) disorders are the leading causes of medical attrition in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Historically, medical …