Post-Polio Syndrome as a Model for Musculo-Tendinous Overuse Syndromes in Military and Civilian Populations

Abstract

Musculoskeletal injuries are common among military recruits: incidence rates of 20%-90% have been reported. Of these, as many as 87% are due to overuse. This project aims to predict individuals' susceptibility to muscle overuse injury based on their pattern of weakness and to develop ways of preventing and treating these overuse injuries. The hypothesis is that focal weakness predisposes to overuse syndromes (i.e. pain and inflammation of soft tissues) related to the weakened muscles and/or to those used in compensatory movement strategies. The muscle weakness experienced by many individuals with Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) results in a pattern of accelerated overuse.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA332656

Entities

People

  • Mary Ann Keenan

Organizations

  • Jefferson Einstein Hospital

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bone Diseases
  • Civilian Population
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Neuropathy
  • Pain
  • Soft Tissues
  • Tissues
  • Upper Extremity
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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