A Comprehensive Analysis of Injuries During Army Basic Military Training.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The injury definitions and surveillance methods commonly used in Army basic military training (BMT) research may underestimate the extent of injury. This study therefore aims to obtain a comprehensive understanding of injuries sustained during BMT by employing recording methods to capture all physical complaints.

Materials and methods

Six hundred and forty-six recruits were assessed over the 12-week Australian Army BMT course. Throughout BMT injury, data were recorded via (1) physiotherapy reports following recruit consultation, (2) a member of the research team (third party) present at physical training sessions, and (3) recruit daily self-reports.

Results

Two hundred and thirty-five recruits had ≥1 incident injury recorded by physiotherapists, 365 recru

SUBMITTER: Gibson N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10898870 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature