Accession Number:

ADA500639

Title:

Musculoskeletal Health and Injury Prevention

Descriptive Note:

Briefing charts

Corporate Author:

UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIV OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES BETHESDA MD DEPT OF MILITARY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Personal Author(s):

• O'Connor, Francis G.
• Deuster, Patricia A.

Report Date:

2008-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

29.0

Abstract:

The objectives of this briefing are Describe common training-related musculoskeletal injuries. Identify musculoskeletal injury prevention strategies. Discuss strategies for optimizing musculoskeletal health.

Descriptors:

• *MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
• *WOUNDS AND INJURIES
• STRENGTH(PHYSIOLOGY)
• MILITARY TRAINING
• ENDURANCE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• PAIN
• NUTRITION
• PREVENTION
• EXERCISE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• COMBAT READINESS
• COST ANALYSIS
• PHYSICAL FITNESS

Subject Categories:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Stress Physiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE