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Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Rob Marc Orr
Background: With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical conditioning practitioners a means of applying them in a conditioning program.
Methods: Using key search terms, a literature search of academic databases (both civilian and military) was conducted, with additional relevant literature sought from military and civilian colleagues. Gathered papers were assessed against several key criteria …
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, Rob M. Orr, Rodney Pope, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Rodney P Pope
Background: With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical conditioning practitioners a means of applying them in a conditioning program.
Methods: Using key search terms, a literature search of academic databases (both civilian and military) was conducted, with additional relevant literature sought from military and civilian colleagues. Gathered papers were assessed against several key criteria …