Effects of a Functional Bridge Program on Physical Performance and Injury Status of Military Population at Risk for Musculoskeletal Injury

Abstract

Musculoskeletal injuries are the leading cause of medical encounters in the United States military and have a negative impact on readiness and lethality. Physical training is a leading cause of injury, particularly improperly executed programs. The primary purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a 15-week progressive exercise program, called a functional bridge program, in active duty Air Force personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 13, 2020
Accession Number
AD1117615

Entities

People

  • Ashley Schwieterman
  • Hannah Kohne
  • Lisa Cox
  • Molly Wade

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Data Analysis
  • Education
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Heart Rate
  • Information Science
  • Intervention
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Physical Therapy
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.