A new sub-section of the blog has been added ‘CECS: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome’ under the main title page of ‘Injury Symptoms and Prevention’. This page looks at: What CECS is; Typical symptoms; Why it may be missed; Why missing it may matter; How CECS is diagnosed; Differential diagnosis; and Finally, how it is managed.
The Operational Effectiveness of Hunter Company
Research Paper Title Investigation of the Operational Effectiveness of Hunter Company, Commando Training Centre, Royal Marines. Background The aim of the study was to investigate the operational effectiveness of Hunter Company, Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (RM) in rehabilitating injured RM recruits, through the collection of demographic, medical, and performance data for 1 year’s intake… Read More
Sleep Tied to Operational Performance
Most people know that the average person needs about eight hours of sleep per night, but did you know that sleep issues can have a direct link to operational performance? Recent studies suggest that many Soldiers are complaining about a lack of sleep. Consequences can include reduced alertness, memory deficits and slower information processing. Lack… Read More
Cold Weather Injuries: Military Capability & Training
Research Paper Title Cold Weather Injury Risk Analysis and Management in a Tasmanian Army Reserve Battalion. Abstract Cold Weather Injury (CWI) is a significant threat to military capability in Tasmania. In 2011, the Royal Tasmanian Regiment implemented a cold weather training policy and training package to formalise risk management and preserve military capability in training… Read More
Autologous Blood Injections & Achilles Tendinopathy
Research Paper Title Impact of Autologous Blood Injections in Treatment of Mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy: Double Blind Randomised Controlled Trial. Study Question Do peritendinous autologous blood injections improve pain and function in people with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy? Summary Answer The administration of two unguided peritendinous autologous blood injections one month apart, in addition to a standardised… Read More
Cross Training: The Sports Advantage
Research Paper Title Pre-induction Sport Activity in Prevention of Stress Fractures in Elite Infantry Recruits. Abstract Pre-induction sports participation of 392 elite infantry recruits was evaluated for correlation with incidence of stress fractures (SF) during 14 weeks of basic training. 23.7% developed lower extremity stress fractures. 72% of the recruits had participated in sports on… Read More
New: Achilles Tendon Disorders
A new article on Achilles Tendon Disorders can be found under the main page heading of ‘Injury Symptoms and Prevention’.
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 