Non-battle injury rates are a major health problem in the armed forces today. Injury rates are
related to physical demands of daily military routine. The aim of this study is to investigate …

Objectives Basic military training is physically and psychologically demanding placing
recruits at high risk of injury and premature discharge. This study aimed to identify risk …

There is evidence that progressive loading of physical demands at the beginning of basic
military service and specific physical training can reduce injury incidences. Therefore, aim of …

Objective Strenuous physical activity, such as military training, is known to demand a high
degree of physical performance and to cause overuse injuries. However, the exact relation …

Background Injuries during basic combat training (BCT) impact military health and readiness
in the US Army. Identifying risk factors is crucial for injury prevention, but few Army-wide …

BACKGROUND: Physical demands on soldiers in mission have increased in the past
decades. Physical fitness training is included into duty schedules in most armies in order to …

Context Approximately one quarter of men and half of women in US Army basic combat
training experience an injury. Preventing basic combat training–related injuries would …

Background Musculoskeletal injuries are a problem in military personnel as they detract
from force readiness and may prevent deployment. Injuries occur during basic training at …

Purpose The purpose of basic military training (BMT) is to enable the recruited soldiers to
acquire basic military skills and develop the required physical fitness. This training is …

Context: Part-time personnel are an integral part of the Australian Army. With operational
deployments increasing, it is essential that medical teams identify the patterns of injuries …