Evaluating the Effectiveness of Foot Fasciotomies in Foot & Ankle Trauma

Research Paper Title Effectiveness of foot fasciotomies in foot and ankle trauma. Background Foot compartment syndrome (FCS) has been reported to cause neuropathic pain, claw or hammer toes, and motor and sensory disturbances. The optimal treatment of FCS is controversial. The purpose of this study was to determine if foot fasciotomies improve patient outcomes in… Read More

Comparing Multidisciplinary Team Residential Rehabilitation with Conventional Outpatient Care

Research Paper Title A comparison of multidisciplinary team residential rehabilitation with conventional outpatient care for the treatment of non-arthritic intra-articular hip pain in UK Military personnel – a protocol for a randomised controlled trial. Background Non-arthritic hip disorders are defined as abnormalities of the articulating surfaces of the acetabulum and femur before the onset of… Read More

Rest & Recuperation (R&R) in the UK Armed Forces: Linking Recovery, Well-being & Effectiveness

Research Paper Title Rest and Recuperation in the UK Armed Forces. Background Recent epidemiological evidence suggests that military personnel commonly remain psychologically resilient in the face of adversity they face on deployment. However, the processes that promote resilience have not been well assessed within the UK military. For many years, the UK Armed Forces have operated a policy… Read More

What is the Prevalence of Obesity in the UK Armed Forces?

Research Paper Title Obesity in the United Kingdom Armed Forces: Prevalence Based on Measured and Self-Reported Data. Purpose To assess the prevalence of obesity in the United Kingdom military and general population and the extent to which self-reported data underestimates obesity. Methods Height and weight data from military personnel (measured data: 2,073 men, 308 women; self-reported data: 6,374… Read More