Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries among US Air Force Special Tactics Operators: an economic cost perspective

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Authors

Mita Lovalekar · University of Pittsburgh

Caleb D. Johnson · University of Pittsburgh

Shawn R. Eagle · University of Pittsburgh

Meleesa F. Wohleber · West Liberty University

Karen A. Keenan · Fitchburg State University

Kim Beals · University of Pittsburgh

Bradley C. Nindl ·

Abstract

MSI are an important cause of morbidity and financial cost in this sample of Air Force Special Tactics Operators. There is a need to develop a customised injury prevention programme to reduce the burden and cost of MSI in this population.

Topics & Keywords

Occupational Health and Performance Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Agriculture and Farm Safety

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. e000471-e000471

DOI: 10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000471

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