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Injuries associated with strenuous road marching.

J Knapik1, K Reynolds, J Staab

  • 1Occupational Medicine Division, U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine, Natick, MA 01760.

Military Medicine
|February 1, 1992
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A maximal effort road march caused injuries in 24% of light infantry soldiers, primarily affecting the lower extremities and back. Lack of recent training increases injury risk during demanding marches.

Area of Science:

  • Military medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Sports medicine

Background:

  • Road marches are physically demanding activities for military personnel.
  • Understanding injury incidence is crucial for maintaining troop readiness.
  • Previous research may not fully capture injury rates in specific training contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify injury incidence and types during and after a maximal effort road march.
  • To identify common injury locations and complaints in light infantry soldiers.
  • To assess the impact of training status on road march-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection on injuries sustained during and up to 12 days post-march.
  • Inclusion of 335 light infantry soldiers completing a 20 km road march with a 46 kg load.

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  • Categorization of injury types and affected body regions.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-four percent of soldiers experienced at least one injury.
    • A total of 44 days of limited duty were incurred.
    • Lower extremities and back were the most commonly affected areas, with foot blisters (35%) and back problems (23%) being predominant.

    Conclusions:

    • Maximal effort road marches result in a significant injury rate, particularly in units with limited recent training.
    • Foot blisters and back issues are the most frequent complaints following such marches.
    • Implementing adequate training and preventative measures is essential to mitigate road march-related injuries.