The Value of Strength as a Predictor of Musculoskeletal Injury in Canadian Armed Forces Basic Infantry Candidates.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI) impact military organizations by threatening their operational readiness, warranting investigation into relevant factors to inform risk reduction strategies. While several self-reported and physical performance measures have been associated with MSKI among military personnel, few have been validated and none have been reported in Canadian basic infantry candidates. The purpose of this study was to investigate associations between self-reported and physical performance measures and MSKI, and determine their validity as predictors of MSKI, in Canadian basic infantry candidates.

The feasibility of implementing an evidence-based physical training program during a Canadian Armed Forces basic infantry course.

Objectives: Determine the feasibility of implementing an evidence-based training program compared to a control during a basic infantry training course, and compare their effectiveness on measures of injuries and associated burdens.

Design: Prospective, cohort, feasibility study.

Methods: Infantry candidates awaiting course between 01-April-2019 and 31-March-2020 were invited to participate while those releasing from the military, awaiting occupational transfer or having >5 medical employment limitation days were excluded.