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Ruck/Load Marching & Risk Factors for ROTC Cadets

Ruck/Load Marching & Risk Factors for ROTC Cadets

Research Paper Title

The Effects of Military Style Ruck Marching on Lower Extremity Loading and Muscular, Physiological and Perceived Exertion in ROTC Cadets.

Background

Military ruck marching with load carriage increases ground reaction forces, which are related to bone stress injuries (BSI).

This study’s purpose was to examine whether a ruck march increases impact loading and to…

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Load Carriage & Step Length: Short or Preferred?

Load Carriage & Step Length: Short or Preferred?

Research Paper Title

Effects of Load Carriage and Step Length Manipulation on Achilles Tendon and Knee Loads.

Background

Longer steps with load carriage is common in shorter Soldiers when matching pace with taller Soldiers whereas shorter steps are hypothesised to reduce risk of injury with load carriage.

The effects of load carriage with and without step length manipulation on…

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What is the Impact of Load Carriage on Measures of Power & Agility in Tactical Occupations?

What is the Impact of Load Carriage on Measures of Power & Agility in Tactical Occupations?

Research Paper Title

The Impact of Load Carriage on Measures of Power and Agility in Tactical Occupations: A Critical Review.

Background

The current literature suggests that load carriage can impact on a tactical officer’s mobility, and that survival in the field may rely on the officer’s mobility.

The ability for humans to generate power and agility is critical for performance of the…

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Will Carrying a Load Increase the Likelihood of Slip Initiation and the Slip Severity?

Will Carrying a Load Increase the Likelihood of Slip Initiation and the Slip Severity?

Research Paper Title

Effect of load carrying on required coefficient of friction.

Background

A load carrying task was identified as a major factor leading to slip and fall injuries such as overexertion and bodily reaction. Holding a load in front of the body while walking would shift the whole body centre-of-mass to the front, loading additional rotational torque at the foot-ground…

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What is the Potential Utility of a Loaded Treadmill Protocol for Tactical Athletes?

What is the Potential Utility of a Loaded Treadmill Protocol for Tactical Athletes?

Research Paper Title

Potential Utility of a Loaded Treadmill Protocol for Tactical Athletes.

Background

Aerobic capacity is an important variable for tactical athletes, with VO2max being the most direct way of estimating it in a laboratory setting.

Methods

A mode-specific protocol involving fixed-weight, torso-borne loads was assessed in the current study.

On 4 separate days, 15…

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What are the Effects of Heavy Load Carriage during Constant-Speed, Simulated, Road Marching?

What are the Effects of Heavy Load Carriage during Constant-Speed, Simulated, Road Marching?

Research Paper Title

Effects of heavy load carriage during constant-speed, simulated, road marching.

Background

Load carriage is a key element in dismounted military operations. Load carriage requirements in the field regularly exceed 50% of lean body mass (LBM) and have only rarely been studied.

Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the metabolic and motivational…

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Think you got what it takes? Best Sniper Squad Competition, Rucksack march

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Tuesday and Wednesday in Review

Tuesday: Interval Training in the a.m. (running) Followed by: Sprints (muay thai heavy bag work) and abs (for more cardio) Pushups: 26 x 20 x 20 Pull-ups: 3 x 3 x 3 Back Extensions: 22 x 20 x 17 Wide Pushups: 16 x 15 x 17 Dips: 7 x 7 x 8 Chins: 5 x 5 x 4 Bridge: 55 seconds Plank: 1 minute, 40 seconds I was slightly weak, but I had also seen the public health nurse prior to the workout to get all of my immunizations up to do, so maybe my arm was a more fatigued from all the needles.  Wednesday:  Morning run: 20 minutes with some jumping backs/deep sea divers/jump squats  Afternoon "rucksack" march: starting at a low weight of only 14 pounds, lighter civilian boots, along with my bow and arrows (for target practice), total time: 1 hour Then shopping in the evening before service work. :) Overall, my leg is appears to be healed. I'm starting slow with the running/rucksack marches, but I'm hoping that my injury is healed.