Research Paper Title An Alternative Approach to the Army Physical Fitness Test Two-mile Run using Critical Velocity and Isoperformance Curves. Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of critical velocity (CV) and isoperformance curves as an alternative to the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) two-mile running test. Methods Seventy-eight men and… Read More
What is the Significance of Bone Stress Injuries in Asymptomatic Elite Recruits?
Research Paper Title Bone Stress Injuries in Asymptomatic Elite Recruits: A Clinical and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study. Background The occurrence and clinical significance of asymptomatic bone stress injuries is unknown. Hypothesis To evaluate by clinical and magnetic resonance imaging follow-up the occurrence of asymptomatic bone stress injuries, their clinical significance, and whether they all progress… Read More
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Simulated Combat: The Effects of Sleep Loss, Heat, Dehydration & Undernutrition
Research Paper Title Severe Decrements in Cognition Function and Mood Induced by Sleep Loss, Heat, Dehydration, and Undernutrition during Simulated Combat. Background Military exercises generate high levels of stress to simulate combat, providing a unique opportunity to examine cognitive and physiologic responses of normal humans to acute stress. Methods Cognitive and physiologic markers of stress… Read More
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Combat Stress: What is the Effect on Cognitive Performance & Mood?
Research Paper Title The Fog of War: Decrements in Cognitive Performance and Mood Associated with Combat-like Stress. Background Anecdotal reports from military conflicts suggest cognitive performance and mood are severely degraded by the stress of combat. However, little objective information is available to confirm these observations. Methods The researchers laboratory had several unique opportunities to… Read More
Hong Kong High Court Considers Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenant
Introduction Many outdoor fitness, fitness boot camp and military fitness companies utilise restrictive covenants as part of their employment strategy. Although courts typically scrutinise restrictive covenants due to their natural tendency to negatively affect employees, they will uphold them when found to be fair in the circumstances of the particular case, as demonstrated below. Case… Read More
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