A Physical Training Program to Reduce Musculoskeletal Injuries in U.S. Marine Corps Recruits, Version 1.0.

Abstract

Recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego are at risk for training- related musculoskeletal injuries due to their relatively low baseline fitness levels and the sudden increase in vigorous physical activity associated with boot camp training. The annual fiscal and operational costs of recruit musculoskeletal injuries at MCRD San Diego were estimated at $16.5 million and 53,000 lost training days. Stress fractures were the single most costly injury, with an estimated annual cost in excess of $5 million.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326216

Entities

People

  • Elizabeth Badong
  • James T. Luz
  • Karen M. Williams
  • Richard A. Shaffer
  • Sandra A. Almeida

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Basic Training
  • Bone Fractures
  • Education
  • Health Services
  • Injury Prevention
  • Leg Injuries
  • Lower Extremity
  • Marine Corps
  • Medical Personnel
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Pain
  • Physical Activity
  • Physiology
  • Posture (General)
  • Training
  • Wounds And Injuries

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