Research Paper Title Extreme Conditioning Programs and Injury Risk in a US Army Brigade Combat Team. Background Brigades and battalions throughout the US Army are currently implementing a variety of exercise and conditioning programmes with greater focus on preparation for mission-specific tasks. An Army physical therapy clinic working with a light infantry brigade developed the… Read More
The Application of Low-frequency & Intensity Electromagnetic Fields in Commando Training
Research Paper Title EMOST: Report about the Application of Low-frequency and Intensity Electromagnetic Fields in Disaster Situation and Commando Training. Abstract The researchers recently published their results (Bókkon et al., 2011. Electromagn Biol Med.) regarding the effectiveness of the EMOST (Electro-Magnetic-Own-Signal-Treatment) method for the reduction of phantom limb pain under clinical circumstances. However, EMOST treatments… Read More
Blood Donation: What is the Effect on Combat Readiness Skills?
Research Paper Title Donor Performance of Combat Readiness Skills of Special Forces Soldiers are Maintained Immediately after Whole Blood Donation: A Study to Support the Development of a Prehospital Fresh Whole Blood Transfusion Program. Background Bleeding is a major cause of death in combat settings, and combat casualties in shock may benefit from fresh whole… Read More
Femoral Neck Stress Fractures & Royal Marine Recruits
Research Paper Title Displaced Femoral Neck Stress Fractures in Royal Marine Recruits: Management and Results of Operative Treatment. Background Femoral neck stress fractures (FNSF) represent 3.5%-8% of stress fractures in military recruits; potentially resulting in medical discharge and/or complications. The incidence of displaced FNSF in the British Army has been reported as 1.8 in 10,000… Read More
When To Consider A Differential Diagnosis?
Research Paper Title Significant Neurological Presentations in Commando Trained Personnel: Case Studies and Consideration of Differential Diagnosis. Abstract A 27-year-old Royal Marine presented to his sickbay following two episodes of sudden onset visual disturbance. A subsequent MRI Scan demonstrated ischaemic changes in the territory of his right posterior cerebral artery. Transthoracic echocardiography was normal but… Read More
The Motivation to Benefit from Exercise
There is no doubt about the benefits of exercise. Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases and conditions. Despite the wealth of information about the benefits of exercise, sedentary adults often find it hard to change their behaviour in a sustainable manner.… Read More
New Year’s Resolutions…
… and the will to see them through!
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 