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Eric Robitaille1, Vanessa Larter1, Scott Heipel2
131 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre Detachment Meaford, Canadian Forces Health Services, 4th Canadian Division Training Centre, Canada.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|April 18, 2021
Summary
Implementing an evidence-based training program in basic infantry courses is feasible and significantly reduces overuse musculoskeletal injuries, medical employment limitation days, and attrition compared to standard training.
Area of Science:
- Military medicine
- Sports science
- Occupational health
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are a significant burden in military training.
- Existing training programs may not adequately prevent injuries.
- Evidence-based interventions are needed to optimize recruit health and readiness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the feasibility of an evidence-based training program during basic infantry training.
- To compare the effectiveness of this program against a control group regarding injuries and associated burdens.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, cohort feasibility study design was employed.
- Infantry candidates were allocated to either the evidence-based program or a control group.
- The evidence-based program incorporated modified physical training strategies supervised by fitness professionals.
Main Results:
- High recruitment (84.2%) and adherence (87.5%) rates were achieved.
- The program was deemed feasible, manageable, and did not compromise operations.
- Participants in the evidence-based program experienced 68% fewer overuse injuries, 296 fewer medical employment limitation days, and 11 fewer attritions.
Conclusions:
- An evidence-based training program is feasible for basic infantry courses.
- This program effectively reduces musculoskeletal injuries, medical employment limitation days, and attrition.
- The findings support generalization for a full trial and scaling to other military training courses.
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