Evaluation of Injury Rates During Implementation of the Fort Drum Running Shoe Injury Prevention Program

Abstract

In November 1999, the US Army Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) at Ft Drum, New York, initiated the "Running Shoe Injury Prevention Program". This program was an effort to reduce injuries by matching running shoes to particular characteristics of individual soldier's feet. In March 2001, the MEDDAC Commander requested the assistance of the US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (USACHPPM) to determine the effectiveness of the program. This epidemiological consultation (EPICON) examined injury rates before and during implementation of the program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA399649

Entities

People

  • David Feltwell
  • Joseph J Knapik
  • Keith Hauret
  • Michelle Canham-chervak
  • Stephanie Arnold

Organizations

  • United States Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Back Injuries
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Body Weight
  • Bone Fractures
  • Computers
  • Foot Bones
  • Health Services
  • Information Science
  • Injury Prevention
  • Leg Injuries
  • Lower Extremity
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physical Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Seasonal Variations
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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