A Comparison of Sprain and Strain Injury Rates during Aerobic/Calisthenic and Aerobic/Circuit Weight Training Programs.

Abstract

A comparison of sprain/strain (S/S) injuries and subsequent training days lost during aerobic based programs featuring either calisthenic or circuit weight training programs was undertaken. Findings showed a significant reduction in the total number of S/S injuries and subsequent no march/no physical training days among aerobic/circuit weight training (A/CWT) participants. Lower incidence of ankle/foot injuries following A /CWT appeared to account for these findings. Keywords: Physical fitness; Remedial training. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA160621

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  • E. J. Marcinik
  • J. J. O'brien
  • James A. Hodgdon

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  • Naval Health Research Center

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