Population-Specific Norms: Common Clinical Movement Screens & Military Recruitment

Research Paper Title The Interrelationship of Common Clinical Movement Screens: Establishing Population-Specific Norms in a Large Cohort of Military Applicants. Background Musculoskeletal injuries (MSK-Is) are a leading cause of missed duty time and morbidity in the military. Modifiable risk factors for MSK-Is, such as inadequate core stability, poor movement patterns, and dynamic balance deficits, have… Read More

Does PTSD Confound Detection of Compromised Cerebral White Matter Integrity in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury?

Research Paper Title PTSD Confounds Detection of Compromised Cerebral White Matter Integrity in Military Veterans Reporting a History of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Background Based on high comorbidity between mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among deployed military service members, this study tested the hypothesis that the presence of PTSD disrupts… Read More

What is Risk of Developing Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) in Physically Active Individuals?

Research Paper Title Risk Factors for Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome in Active Individuals: An Evidence-Based Review. Clinical Question What factors put physically active individuals at risk to develop medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)? Methods The authors performed a literature search of CINAHL, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, and MEDLINE from each database’s… Read More

Understanding the Occurrence & Nature of Violence in the Military

Research Paper Title At Risk for Violence in the Military. Abstract Understanding the occurrence and nature of violence in the military entails appreciating: Military culture; The sociology and demographics of its personnel; Military training; Combat experiences; and Injuries and illnesses that veterans suffer. The military is grounded in the principles and practice of conducting violent… Read More

Contemporary Approaches for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Clinical Guidance

Research Paper Title Use of a multi-level mixed methods approach to study the effectiveness of a primary care progressive return to activity protocol after acute mild traumatic brain injury/concussion in the military. Abstract The large number of US service members diagnosed with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury each year underscores the necessity for clear and effective… Read More

What are the Predictors of Suicidal Ideation among Military Personnel with PTSD?

Research Paper Title Predictors of suicidal ideation among active duty military personnel with posttraumatic stress disorder. Background Given the alarming rate of military suicides, it is critical to identify the factors that increase risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours among active duty military personnel. Methods This study examined a predictive model of suicidal ideation among… Read More

Linking (Military) Fitness Tests for Job Selection or Retention with Job Performance

Research Paper Title Fitness Tests and Occupational Tasks of Military Interest: A Systematic Review of Correlations. Background Physically demanding occupations (i.e. military, firefighter and law enforcement) often use fitness tests for job selection or retention. Despite numerous individual studies, the relationship of these tests to job performance is not always clear. Methods This review examined… Read More