Publications by authors named "Omer Paulman"
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often occurs following mass casualty events, yet the connection between the number of individuals injured in an event and PTSD risk in smaller-scale events (i.e., involving one or several injured persons) remains unclear.
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- The study aimed to analyze how the structure of the Achilles tendon (AT) relates to functional abilities and chronic ankle instability (CAI) in military recruits.
- It involved 360 male infantry soldiers assessed using ultrasound to evaluate their tendon structure and various physical tests to gauge their functional abilities and instability.
- Results showed that soldiers with disorganized tendon structure had significantly lower scores in heel-raise and agility tests and a higher incidence of CAI, suggesting the importance of pre-recruitment screening for tendon quality to prevent injuries and improve performance.
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- * Previous ankle sprains, poor physical fitness preparation, and higher body mass index were significant risk factors, with recruits who had recurrent sprains at greater risk during training.
- * Results suggest that improving physical preparation and addressing lower leg stability could help reduce the incidence of ankle sprains in military recruits, aiding in injury prevention strategies.
Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is prevalent among military personnel and may arise following a wide range of traumatic exposures. Consciousness level following traumatic injury may play a role in the development of PTSD, but its effects have been primarily investigated in the context of traumatic brain injury.
Methods: Registry-based study surveying three databases documenting care from point of injury to long-term rehabilitation of traumatic injuries among military personnel.
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- - The study investigates ankle instability in combat soldiers, focusing on three types: perceived instability (PI), mechanical instability (MI), and recurrent sprains (RSs), evaluating their prevalence and impact on neuromuscular performance.
- - Among 364 male soldiers aged 18-21, it was found that RSs were reported in about 18-20% of participants, while PI occurred in 27-28% and MI in around 8-10%.
- - The results highlighted significant differences in proprioceptive ability and muscle strength between ankle impairment subgroups, particularly affecting the nondominant leg, suggesting these issues may impact performance during military training.