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Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Slovenian Armed Forces
Physical readiness of military personnel is a cornerstone of any army, as soldiers are expected to meet high physical demands on a daily basis, and soldiers must complete one hour of physical conditioning each day. Participation in physical conditioning increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, and our 10-year retrospective analysis shows that 5% of soldiers sustain a sports injury during physical conditioning each year, and that ankle and knee injuries have the highest incidence rates of 25% and 20%, respectively. The primary objective of our study is to decrease the rate of ankle and knee injuries by implementing a preventive training program. The study is designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial with two arms (experimental and control).
Details
| Lead sponsor | University of Ljubljana |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 160 |
| Start date | Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Sun Sep 30 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Knee Injuries and Disorders
- Ankle Injuries and Disorders
- Low Back Pain
Interventions
- Exercise
Countries
Slovenia