Introduction Exercise addiction is a state characterised by a compulsive engagement in any form of physical exercise, despite negative consequences. While regular exercise is generally a healthy activity, exercise addiction generally involves performing excessive amounts of exercise to the detriment of physical health, spending too much time exercising to the detriment of personal and professional… Read More
Introduction Wanting to stay physically fit is one of the best things you can do for yourself. However, vigorous exercise, while beneficial for the body and mind, does come with its fair share of risks. Military fitness training programmes have been developed to help people reach impressive levels of performance. But the risk of injury… Read More
Introduction There are a lot of recognised benefits to sports and fitness training. Playing sports is one effective way to exercise: strengthening and toning your muscles, developing endurance, improving heart health, boosting energy levels, and facilitating you to socialise and have fun with others. However, like all things, as well as the positives, there are… Read More
Introduction Military personnel can receive military injuries from a variety of activities, with the most common military injuries in the UK armed forces including: From 2014/15 to 2018/19, the rate of injury and ill health reported in the UK Armed Forces increased – although the number of incidents has stayed much the same, the number… Read More
Research Paper Title Distance travelled by military recruits during basic training is a significant risk factor for lower limb overuse injury. Background Military initial training results in a high incidence of lower limb overuse injuries (stress fractures and medial tibial stress syndrome). This study aimed to determine whether the distance travelled by recruits, both on… Read More
Research Paper Title Mental Health Outcomes Among Military Service Members After Severe Injury in Combat and TBI. Background Studies examining the mental health outcomes of military personnel deployed into combat zones have focused on the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder conferred by mild or moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, other mental health outcomes… Read More
Research Paper Title Identification of Risk Factors Prospectively Associated With Musculoskeletal Injury in a Warrior Athlete Population. Background Musculoskeletal injuries are a primary source of disability. Understanding how risk factors predict injury is necessary to individualise and enhance injury reduction programmes. Because of the multi-factorial nature of musculoskeletal injuries, multiple risk factors will provide a… Read More
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