Research Paper Title Mental Health among Commando, Airborne and other UK Infantry Personnel. Background Despite having high levels of combat exposure, commando and airborne forces may be at less risk of mental ill-health than other troops. As such the aim of the research was to examine differences in mental health outcomes and occupational risk factors… Read More
Portuguese SOF: PTSD & Physical Health Complaints
Research Paper Title Prevalence of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Physical Health Complaints among Portuguese Army Special Operations Forces deployed in Afghanistan. Background Investigations conducted with several US and UK military veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have reported the existence of mental and physical health complaints. Methods A total of 113 participants completed a self-report… Read More
Ultrasound Accuracy & Military Medical Technicians
Research Paper Title Is Point-of-care Ultrasound Accurate and Useful in the Hands of Military Medical Technicians? A Review of the Literature. Abstract Over the past decade, point-of-care ultrasound (US) use by non-physician providers has grown substantially. The purpose of this article was to: Summarise the literature evaluating military medics’ facility at US; More clearly define… Read More
What are the Desired Characteristics for Special Operations Surgeons?
Research Paper Title Planning for Success: Desired Characteristics of Special Operations Surgeons, A Pilot Study. Background Selection criteria for Special Operations Forces (SOF) physicians are often unclear to potential candidates without prior SOF experience. To date, no published career resource exists to guide the careers of physicians interested in becoming a SOF surgeon. Using a… Read More
Special Operations Forces & Incidence of PTSD Symptoms
Research Paper Title Special Operations Forces and Incidence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms. Outline To determine the rates of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) positive symptom scores in Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel, an anonymous survey of SOF was employed, incorporating the PTSD Checklist (PCL-M) with both demographic and deployment data. Results indicate that all SOF… Read More
Dynamic Pressure Testing for CECS in the UK Military
Research Paper Title Dynamic Pressure Testing for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in the UK Military Population. Background Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is one of the main causes of exertional leg pain. Diagnosis is based on the history and intra-compartmental muscle pressure testing during exercise prior to consideration of fasciotomy for treatment. The researchers present… Read More
Fitness, Obesity & Risk of Heat Illness Among US Army Trainees.
Research Paper Title Fitness, Obesity and Risk of Heat Illness Among Army Trainees. Background Exertional heat illness (EHI) affects military personnel, athletes and occupational groups such as agricultural workers, despite knowledge of preventive measures. Aims To evaluate EHI diagnoses during US Army basic training and its associations with fitness and body fat on entering military… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 