Osteoarthritis in the UK Armed Forces: a review of its impact, treatment and future research
Within the UK Armed Forces, musculoskeletal injuries account for over half of all medical
downgrades and discharges. Data from other Armed Forces show that osteoarthritis (OA) …
downgrades and discharges. Data from other Armed Forces show that osteoarthritis (OA) …
Use of symptom-guided physical activity and exercise rehabilitation for COVID-19 and other postviral conditions
P Ladlow, R Barker-Davies, O Hill, D Conway… - BMJ Mil …, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
There are many similarities in symptoms between postviral conditions, including clinical
features such as fatigue, reduced daily activity and postexertional symptom exacerbation …
features such as fatigue, reduced daily activity and postexertional symptom exacerbation …
Prevention of Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis in the Military: Relevance of OPTIKNEE and Osteoarthritis Action Alliance recommendations
O O'Sullivan, AN Bennett, KL Cameron… - BMJ Mil …, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
Musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) is the most common reason for short-term occupational
limitation and subsequent medically related early departure from the military. MSKI-related …
limitation and subsequent medically related early departure from the military. MSKI-related …
Management and prevention strategies for osteoarthritis in tactical athletes
O O'Sullivan - BMJ Mil Health, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects over 600 million worldwide, is one of the leading causes of
disability and has a significant burden of morbidity. There are multiple modifiable and non …
disability and has a significant burden of morbidity. There are multiple modifiable and non …
Six-minute walk test in healthy British service personnel
O O'Sullivan, J Felton, S Mclean… - BMJ Mil Health, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
Introduction The 6 min walk test (6MWT) is a widely used, safe and effective submaximal
exercise test. The primary outcome is the distance walked, but additional physiological and …
exercise test. The primary outcome is the distance walked, but additional physiological and …
Implementing a new model of residential rehabilitation: findings and future recommendations
A Vickerstaff, D Hayhurst, P Morrison… - BMJ Mil …, 2024 - militaryhealth.bmj.com
Introduction Musculoskeletal injury is one of the leading causes of medical discharge in the
UK Armed Forces. Residential rehabilitation (RR) courses are part of Defence rehabilitation …
UK Armed Forces. Residential rehabilitation (RR) courses are part of Defence rehabilitation …
Providing holistic support to veterans in the community: a service from Help for Heroes
J Whitley, J Rumble - Primary Health Care, 2024 - journals.rcni.com
A large number of people in the UK are armed forces veterans. When armed forces
personnel transition to civilian life, they often face barriers to seeking and accessing …
personnel transition to civilian life, they often face barriers to seeking and accessing …