Epidemiological Investigation of the Rehabilitation Physical Readiness Training Program Baseline Survey
Abstract
In an attempt to improve medical readiness and effectively recondition injured Soldiers, an Army Airborne Division implemented a reconditioning physical readiness training (RPRT) program. This report summarizes findings from the baseline survey conducted in support of the RPRT program. The primary objectives of this investigation are (1) to establish baseline injury incidence among participants and (2) to identify risk factors for injury. An electronic survey was used to capture baseline demographic, lifestyle, physical training (PT), fitness, and injury data for a reconditioning investigation. These analyses consisted of 5,785 (5,187 men, 598 women) U.S. Army Soldiers. Overall, 36% of Soldiers sustained an injury (35% of men and 42% of women) within the previous 12 months. Independent risk factors identified among men in this investigation suggest that maintaining a healthy weight (BMI < 25.0), performing < or = 75 minutes/week of calisthenics and > 30 minutes/week of sprint/interval training during unit PT, running > 4 miles/week during personal PT and greater cardiorespiratory fitness (as measured by APFT 2-mile run times) may reduce odds of injury. Older age was the only risk factor among men that was not modifiable. Among women, independent risk factors identified suggest that maintaining a healthy weight (BMI < 25.0), performing agility training during personal PT and greater cardiorespiratory fitness (as determined by APFT 2-mile run times) may reduce odds of injury.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 05, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1063943
Entities
People
- Bruce H. Jones
- Eero Dinkeloo
- Raina D. Brooks
- Tyson Grier
- Zack Solomon
Organizations
- United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine