A Randomized Trial of Musculoskeletal Pain Treatment in a Military Population

Abstract

Musculoskeletal system conditions are the leading cause of hospitalization and disability for the U.S. Armed Forces. The department of Defense pays over $1.5 billion per year to disabled service members, and musculoskeletal conditions account for 40-50% of this amount. This study investigates the effectiveness of an interdisciplinary functional restoration approach to the treatment of Active Duty military from all 4 branches suffering from chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). The primary aims of this Functional and Occupational Rehabilitation Treatment (FORT) program include restoring physical function, retaining soldiers on active duty, and increasing the participants abilities to effectively manage their pain. These outcomes, as well as socioeconomic variables, are evaluated immediately following treatment, and at 6, 12 and 18 months follow-up.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA467893

Entities

People

  • Alan L. Peterson
  • Christine Hunter
  • Christopher Hunter
  • Jeffrey Goodie
  • Mark Oordt
  • Robert Gatchel

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Dallas

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  • Biomedical Research
  • Cost Effectiveness
  • Department Of Defense
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  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Information Operations
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  • Maryland
  • Military Operations
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • National Governments
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