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    • Sports Medicine
    • Occupational Health
    • Military Medicine

    Background:

    • Musculoskeletal injuries (MSK-Is) are highly prevalent in Special Operations Forces (SOF) due to demanding missions and heavy load carriage.
    • Chronic or recurring MSK-Is are common, often accepted as part of the job, hindering human performance optimization.
    • Current injury prevention efforts require better integration across the SOF training and duty continuum.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline strategies for integrating MSK-I prevention efforts across all levels of SOF training and active duty.
    • To emphasize the need for improved, objective metrics for assessing fitness for duty post-injury.
    • To propose methods for fostering a cultural shift towards proactive MSK-I prevention within SOF.

    Main Methods:

    • The article reviews existing challenges and proposes a framework for comprehensive MSK-I prevention.
    • It discusses the importance of objective, validated metrics for post-injury assessment and continuous information sharing.
    • Strategies for cultural change and engagement at all organizational levels are presented.

    Main Results:

    • Integrating prevention efforts across the training continuum is critical for human performance optimization.
    • Improved post-injury assessment metrics and continuous information sharing are necessary for SOF readiness.
    • A cultural shift is needed to move from accepting MSK-I and pain to prioritizing prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive, integrated MSK-I prevention strategies are essential for SOF operational effectiveness.
    • Implementing objective return-to-duty metrics and fostering a prevention-focused culture are key to reducing injury burden.
    • Addressing MSK-Is requires a sustained, multi-level commitment to change within the SOF community.