Examining Educational Models for Soldiers to Improve Medical Readiness
Abstract
The primary objective of the proposed study is to determine the best educational strategy to teach Soldiers how to program physical training plans that maximize performance while minimizing injury risk. Overuse musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent in the Army and are commonly associated with modifiable risk factors. By improving Soldier education on injury prevention strategies, we may be able to create an incremental change in the volume of overuse injuries. The benefits to Soldiers who choose to participate in the current study include increased knowledge of injury prevention topics as well as potential college credit which may be applied towards promotion points. No foreseeable risk for participating in this study is anticipated. The projected timeline for the proposed study is 01 August 2023 - 31 July 2025. We anticipate beginning data collection in October 2023 and finishing in December 2024. The information obtained from this study could make providing injury prevention education more attainable and determine the most effective techniques for instructional provision benefiting Soldiers. Since musculoskeletal injuries are the most common reason military personnel seek out healthcare, learning appropriate mechanisms for decreasing injury rates could allow less strain on the Military Health System through possible reduced need for musculoskeletal related provider visits, surgeries, and other associated health care costs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 04, 2024
- Source ID
- HT94252320050
Entities
People
- Nancy Henderson
Organizations
- Georgia Southern University
- United States Army