Activities and risk factors associated with fall-related injuries among US Army soldiers

Conclusions The findings from this study suggest that male US Army soldiers and other physically active men may benefit from (1) obtaining and/or maintaining higher aerobic endurance and muscular strength, and (2) training focused on preventing fall-related injuries during PT, road marching and sports/recreational activities. Moreover, prevention strategies and education should further target younger soldiers (≤35 years old), as younger age is not modifiable.
Source: Journal of the Royal Army Medical Corps - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research