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Effect of rest from running on overuse injuries in army basic training
R M Popovich1, J W Gardner, R Potter
1Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799, USA.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|March 29, 2000
Summary
A one-week running휴식 period during military training did not prevent overuse injuries in recruits. Injury rates were similar between groups, suggesting other factors influence recruit injuries.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Sports medicine
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Recruit training involves high physical demands, increasing stress fracture risk.
- Preventive strategies, like rest periods, are explored to mitigate training-related injuries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if a one-week running휴식 in early military training reduces overuse injuries.
- To assess the impact of modified running schedules on recruit injury rates.
Main Methods:
- A study involving six Army recruit companies over 8 weeks.
- Intervention groups implemented a one-week running휴식 in weeks 2, 3, or 4.
- Data collected via questionnaires, physical tests, logs, and medical records.
Main Results:
- 1357 recruits experienced 17% overuse and 11% traumatic injuries.
- Stress fracture rates were 3-8 per 100 in intervention vs. 2-7 per 100 in control.
- Total injury rates were 18-35 per 100 in intervention vs. 18-29 per 100 in control.
Conclusions:
- No evidence supports a one-week running휴식 for preventing overuse injuries in basic military training.
- Variations in training intensity and other factors likely influenced injury rates more than the intervention.