Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization in Soldiers of the Army 101st Airborne/Air Assault Division
Abstract
The overall purpose of this multi-phase research initiative is to create a systematic, data driven, and sustained injury prevention and performance optimization training program to reduce the risk of unintentional, musculoskeletal injuries and enhance military readiness in 101st Airborne/Air Assault soldiers. Improvements in the biomechanical, musculoskeletal, physiological, and nutritional characteristics of soldiers of the Army 101st Airborne/Air Assault will result in improved safety and performance of the individual soldier as potentially injurious tasks are able to be performed more efficiently while prolonging the deleterious influence of fatigue. Also, soldiers will be able to achieve military body weight and fat standards, lower long-term chronic disease risk, promote active duty longevity, and enhance the quality of life after the military. Optimal physical and physiological characteristics will ultimately decrease the time lost due to disability, improve losses due to personnel attrition, and reduce the financial burden associated with medical expenses and disability payments, while promoting military readiness of the tactical athlete.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA618622
Entities
People
- Scott Lephart
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh