Road marching is an important physical training activity that prepares soldiers for this common occupational task. Continued exploration of risk factors for road marching-related injuries is needed. Purpose: To evaluate the association between modifiable characteristics of physical training and individual fitness with road marching-related injury risk. Methods: Injuries in the previous 6 months were identified by survey from 831 U.S. Army infantry soldiers. Road marching-related injuries were reported as those attributed to road marching on foot for specified distances while carrying equipment. Frequencies, means, and relative risks (RR) of injury for road marching-related injury with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95 CI were calculated for leading risk factors using multivariable logistic regression. Results: Half (50 ) of reported injuries were attributed to road marching or running.
Risk Factors for Injury Associated with Low, Moderate, and High Mileage Road Marching in a U.S. Army Infantry Brigade
2017
39 pages
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English