Evaluation of the Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Program (THOR3)

Abstract

The Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning Program (THOR3) is a Special Forces human performance and exercise rehabilitation program with its own facilities (fitness center with a physical therapy clinic) and personnel consisting of strength and conditioning coaches (human performance), physical therapist (rehabilitation) and a sports performance dietitian. The primary objectives of this evaluation are (1) to assess the THOR3 rehabilitation process, (2) compare training and human performance metrics among THOR3 and non-THOR3 participants, (3) establish and compare injury rates among THOR3 and non-THOR3 participants and (4) determine risk factors for injury.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1045367

Entities

People

  • Bradley C. Nindl
  • Bruce Jones
  • Morgan Anderson
  • Patrick Depenbrock
  • Robert Eiserman
  • Tyson Grier

Organizations

  • United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Services
  • Injury Prevention
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Physical Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Resistance
  • Risk Factors
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Surveys
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Wounds And Injuries

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