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10 Flat Feet Solutions for Military Training

Military fitness is a demanding practice for the whole body, but as your feet are at the very root of your entire being, it is often this region which absorbs the highest impact. For this reason, the fallen arches of flat feet can quickly turn into a training nightmare, due to the lack of support… Read More

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How to Avoid & Treat these Common Fitness Bootcamp Injuries

These days, fitness bootcamp classes are incredibly popular. However, at the same time, so is the number of people who are injuring themselves during these intense workouts. The issue here is not the workouts themselves; rather, it is participants and exercise professionals who do not know how to properly prevent and treat workout-related injuries. Explained… Read More

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A Clinical Review of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Research Paper Title Clinical Review: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Abstract Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most commonly diagnosed compression neuropathy of the upper limb. Patients may present to general practitioners, physiotherapists, hand therapists, or surgeons with a variety of symptoms. Several studies have examined the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. The author reviews these resources… Read More

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Reviewing Exertional Heat Illness in US Marine Corps Recruit Training (1996)

Research Paper Title Exertional heat illness in Marine Corps recruit training. Background Exertional heat illness (EHI) is a recurring problem in military training resulting in loss of manpower and training effectiveness. A scientific approach to this problem requires quantitative analysis of factors related to its occurrence. Methods Review of clinic and hospital records identified all… Read More

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Everything You Need to Know about Protecting Your Hands While Working Out

When you are working out regularly – especially if you are doing intense forms of exercise like boot camp classes or Crossfit – it is common for your hands to take quite a beating. Between lifting weights, doing pull-ups, and bodyweight exercises (like burpees, push-ups, and planks), if you are not careful, your hands can… Read More

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Recognising Common Hand & Wrist Injuries

When it comes to the military, even minor injuries to the hands and arm can have alarming consequences on a soldier’s ability to train and serve. When the dominant hand is negatively impacted by an injury, forget about it. Whether you are at boot camp or training for one, don’t miss this quick guide to… Read More