Nonexercise Interventions for Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Armed Forces: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Arslan, I.; Dijksma, Iris; Etten-Jamaludin, Faridi S. van; Lucas, Cees; Stuiver, Martijn M.

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2020.08.007

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“…In addition to action on the prevention of fractures and falls, researchers have sought to investigate the influence of vitamin D levels on physical performance and injury (78,79,80,81).…”

Section: Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Healthmentioning

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“…In addition to the action on the prevention of fractures and falls, researchers have sought to investigate the influence of vitamin D levels on physical performance and injury ( 78 , 79 , 80 , 81 ). The main hypothesis is that a low level of serum vitamin D might directly affect muscle strength and performance.…”

Section: Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Healthmentioning

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Vitamin D and musculoskeletal health: outstanding aspects to be considered in the light of current evidence

Mendes

Botelho

Ribeiro

2022

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Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption, bone mineralisation and promotes maintenance of muscle function and is crucial for musculoskeletal health. Low vitamin D status triggers secondary hyperparathyroidism, increases bone loss, and leads to muscle weakness. The primary physiologic function of vitamin D and its metabolites is maintaining calcium homeostasis for metabolic functioning, signal transduction and neuromuscular activity. A considerable amount of human evidence supports the well-recognised contribution of adequate serum 25(OH)D concentrations for bone homeostasis maintenance and prevention and treatment strategies for osteoporosis when combined with adequate calcium intake. This paper aimed to review the literature published, mainly in the last 20 years, on the effect of vitamin D and its supplementation for musculoskeletal health in order to identify the aspects that remain unclear or controversial and therefore require further investigation and debate. There is a clear need for consistent data to establish realistic and meaningful recommendations of vitamin D status that considers different population groups and locations. Moreover, there is still a lack of consensus on thresholds for vitamin D deficiency and optimal status as well as toxicity; optimal intake of vitamin D; vitamin D supplement alone as a strategy to prevent fractures and falls; recommended sun exposure at different latitudes and for different skin pigmentations; and the extra skeletal effects of vitamin D.

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“…In addition to action on the prevention of fractures and falls, researchers have sought to investigate the influence of vitamin D levels on physical performance and injury (78,79,80,81).…”

Section: Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vitamin D and musculoskeletal health: outstanding aspects to be considered in the light of current evidence

Mendes

Botelho

Ribeiro

2022

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“…While MSI rates vary substantially by injury type, previous data have shown an overall incidence rate for reported injuries of 628 injuries per 1000 person-years in the U.S. Army [ 9 ], with over half of U.S. Army soldiers seeking treatment for MSI within a 12-month period [ 10 ]. Sprains and strains and overuse injuries, like stress fractures, are the most commonly experienced categories of MSI in military environments [ 11 , 12 ]. The high burden of MSI translates to MSI being the primary factor contributing to disability, medical care, and losses of operational effectiveness in combat zones, and MSI comprising the leading cause of limited duty days [ 8 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 ].…”

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The Effects of Early Physiotherapy Treatment on Musculoskeletal Injury Outcomes in Military Personnel: A Narrative Review

Campbell

Pope

Simas

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The risks and incidence rates of musculoskeletal injuries among military personnel are high, and the importance of physiotherapy in treating these injuries is well established. However, what is less clear is whether the timing of commencement of physiotherapy treatment affects musculoskeletal injury outcomes in military personnel. This lack of clarity is exacerbated by the known underreporting of injuries among military personnel, and the resulting self-management of musculoskeletal injuries using analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories and other means. This narrative review was designed to identify and synthesize current evidence regarding the effects of timing of physiotherapy treatment on musculoskeletal injury outcomes, focusing on potential benefits of early versus typical or delayed commencement of physiotherapy treatment. Overall, current evidence suggests early physiotherapy treatment of musculoskeletal injuries offers distinct advantages over typical or delayed commencement of physiotherapy treatment in military settings. Specifically, it appears early treatment expedites recovery in early phases following injury onset and benefits longer term mental health and well-being. It may also reduce the need for more invasive and costly health care interventions and enable earlier return to training and operational service. Importantly, a cultural shift within military contexts to ensure early reporting of musculoskeletal injuries is required if the benefits of early commencement of physiotherapy treatment are to be achieved.

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“…Overall, there is a growing evidence base dedicated to the prevention of LEMSIs, but emphasis is typically placed on athletic populations subject to profoundly different tasks, exposure patterns, and behavioral/environmental factors compared with tactical and first responder populations (16,21). In addition, synthesis of LEMSI prevention strategies is limited to military service members and mainly includes critical and narrative reviews along with a recent meta-analysis on musculoskeletal injuries (2,54,67,95). Systematic evaluation of LEMSI prevention strategies is thus required to identify approaches that justify implementation or further refinement in tactical and first responder populations.…”

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Prevention of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in Tactical and First Responder Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials From 1955 to 2020

Sinnott

Krajewski

LaGoy

et al. 2022

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Nonexercise Interventions for Prevention of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Armed Forces: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Context: This study evaluates the effect of nonexercise interventions on the reduction of risk for musculoskeletal injuries in armed forces.

Cited by 7 publications

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Vitamin D and musculoskeletal health: outstanding aspects to be considered in the light of current evidence

Vitamin D and musculoskeletal health: outstanding aspects to be considered in the light of current evidence

The Effects of Early Physiotherapy Treatment on Musculoskeletal Injury Outcomes in Military Personnel: A Narrative Review

Prevention of Lower Extremity Musculoskeletal Injuries in Tactical and First Responder Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials From 1955 to 2020

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