Effectiveness of a passive military exoskeleton in off-loading weight during static and dynamic load carriage: A randomised cross-over study.

Background: Load carriage imposes high physical stresses on the human body, increasing the risk of injuries. This study assessed the effectiveness of a passive military exoskeleton in off-loading the weight placed on the body during heavy load carriage under static standing and dynamic walking conditions.

Methods: Eight full-time regular personnel of the Singapore Armed Forces enrolled in the study.

Crossover gait in running and measuring foot inversion angle at initial foot strike: a front-view video analysis approach.

Foot inversion angle at initial foot strike is associated with various running-related injuries. Traditionally, video analysis of foot inversion angle has been accomplished by positioning a camera to record from the back view, but complications arise when a crossover gait obscures the area of measurement. This study aims to investigate the viability of measuring foot inversion angles at initial foot strike of running from the front view as an alternative to using the back view in 2D video analysis.

Validation of In-Shoe Force Sensors during Loaded Walking in Military Personnel.

The loadsol wireless in-shoe force sensors can be useful for in-field measurements. However, its accuracy is unknown in the military context, whereby soldiers have to carry heavy loads and walk in military boots. The purpose of this study was to establish the validity of the loadsol sensors in military personnel during loaded walking on flat, inclined and declined surfaces.