Systematic review and meta-analysis applying PRISMA guidelines with a PICOS format was
constructed to provide an overview of changes in physical performance, body composition …

Force plate assessments, such as countermovement jumps and isometric mid-thigh pulls,
examine performances (eg, jump height, force, power) and movement strategies (eg …

Combat roles are physically demanding and expose service personnel to operational
stressors such as high levels of physical activity, restricted nutrient intake, sleep loss …

Background Military personnel must maintain physical performance despite exposure to
operational stressors such as sleep loss, caloric restriction and high cognitive load. Habitual …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) transport biological content between cells to mediate
physiological processes. The association between EVs and resilience, the ability to cope …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are mediators of physiological changes that occur during
physical exertion. This study examined the effects of physical exertion with and without sleep …

Laboratory-based studies designed to mimic combat or military field training have
consistently demonstrated deleterious effects on warfighter's physical, cognitive, and …

Perception-action coupling, the ability to 'read and react'to the environment, is essential for
military personnel to operate within complex and unpredictable environments. Exposure to …

Purpose To evaluate the impact of the “Search and rescue” field military training exercise
(SR_FTX) on hormonal modulation and identify their possible correlation with physical and …

Introduction A lack of sleep can pose a risk during military operations due to the associated
decreases in physical and cognitive performance. However, fast-acting ergogenic aids, such …