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Injuries Associated With Sport Participation Amongst Australian Army Personnel, Ben Schram, Rodney Pope, Rob Orr
Injuries Associated With Sport Participation Amongst Australian Army Personnel, Ben Schram, Rodney Pope, Rob Orr
Rob Marc Orr
Abstract published in the Journal of Military and Veteran’s Health, 24(4), p. 29.
Rehabilitation And Reconditioning: It’S More Than Just Traditional Conditioning, Rob Orr
Rehabilitation And Reconditioning: It’S More Than Just Traditional Conditioning, Rob Orr
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
Gender Differences In Load Carriage Injuries Of Australian Army Soldiers, Rob Marc Orr Dr, Rodney Pope Dr
Gender Differences In Load Carriage Injuries Of Australian Army Soldiers, Rob Marc Orr Dr, Rodney Pope Dr
Rob Marc Orr
The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr
The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr
Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
Load Carriage For The Tactical Operator: Impacts And Conditioning - A Review, Rob Marc Orr
Load Carriage For The Tactical Operator: Impacts And Conditioning - A Review, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
Tactical operators are required to carry loads as part of their occupations. Carriage of these loads have been associated with causing physical injuries to the carrier and impairing their ability to perform occupational tasks. One potential means of negating these risks associated with load carriage tasks is through physically conditioning the carrier. Through use of the Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type (F.I.T.T.) formula this review explored the literature to determine the optimal conditioning stimulus to enhance the resilience of tactical operators required to perform load carriage tasks. It was determined that a conditioning stimulus of one load carriage session every …
The Royal Military College Physical Conditioning Optimisation Review: A Four Year Project To Improve Physical Health And Fitness While Reducing Injuries, Robin Orr
Rob Marc Orr
This session presents a unique insight into the Physical Conditioning Optimisation Review; a four year project to reduce musculoskeletal injuries at the Royal Military College. It will highlight the benefits and potential pitfalls of an injury surveillance program and the importance of identifying cultural and contextual factors that influence risks and risk controls. Lessons learnt and subsequent actions taken by the review will be explored and the impact of dedicated managerial support and effective leadership discussed.
Load Carriage And The Female Soldier, Rob Marc Orr, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle, Rodney Pope
Load Carriage And The Female Soldier, Rob Marc Orr, Venerina Johnston, Julia Coyle, Rodney Pope
Rob Marc Orr
This paper reviews the physiological, biomechanical and health impacts of load carriage on the female soldier and extends to include issues acknowledged as impacting on the female athlete and hence the female soldier. Physiological factors such as fat mass, strength, aerobic endurance and biomechanical factors such as stride length and forward lean have the potential to increase the energy cost of load carriage and cause injury. The female athlete triad, iron deficiency, pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and military equipment issues can likewise reduce female soldier performance and increase injury risk. Research evidence is presented to inform the development and implementation …
Load Carriage And Its Force Impact, Robin Orr, Rodney Pope, Verenina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Load Carriage And Its Force Impact, Robin Orr, Rodney Pope, Verenina Johnston, Julia Coyle
Rob Marc Orr
Extract:
Just as history records that military personnel have been carrying heavy loads for over two millennia (Orr, 2010), so too does it show their impact on military force sustainment and combat effectiveness. Around 800BC, the heavy loads carried by Assyrian soldiers reduced their mobility and led them to experiment continually with their shields in order to lighten their loads (Gabriel, 2002). Around 400BC, the long marches of Cyrus’ ‘infamous 10,000’, an army of Greek mercenaries accompanied by Xenophon, would have resulted in numerous stress fractures, torn ligaments, muscle damage, blisters and abrasions. While some of these injuries can be …
Human Dimensions Of Heavy Load Carriage, J. Drain, R. Orr, D. Billing, S. Rudzki
Human Dimensions Of Heavy Load Carriage, J. Drain, R. Orr, D. Billing, S. Rudzki
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, R. M. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, J. Coyle
Load Carriage: Minimising Soldier Injuries Through Physical Conditioning - A Narrative Review, R. M. Orr, R. Pope, V. Johnston, J. Coyle
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
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 …
The History Of The Soldier's Load, Rob Marc Orr
The History Of The Soldier's Load, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
From the loads carried by the armies of antiquity to today’s modern forces, this article explores and critically analyses soldier load carriage over two millennia. Historical misconceptions appearing in some military documents and literature regarding the context and weight of the soldier’s load are also discussed. The author looks at how, even with changes in logistic practices, technology and the very nature of warfare, the soldier is still a beast of burden and suggests that relying on improved load carriage logistical aides and changes to equipment may not be the answer to this age-old problem.