Military Training-Related Injuries in Females
Risk factors for training-related injuries among females in the military
A scoping review to identify factors that increase risks of musculoskeletal injuries during training of female military personnel aged 18-55 years.
Findings from this scoping review will provide a framework for an increased understanding of the risk of musculoskeletal injuries to female military members. The Canadian Armed Forces will use the evidence resulting from this review to inform development of future mitigation strategies for positive changes in injury rates, while up-holding gender-free fitness standards. It is anticipated that the findings may also benefit other professionals and industries involving manual labour (e.g., factories, construction, first responders).
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| Commissioning Organization:
Canadian Department of National Defence
Project Type: Knowledge Synthesis
Project Status: In-progress
Funding: Canadian Department of National Defence |
Project Lead:
Brian Hutton MSc, PhD Senior Scientist, Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Director, Knowledge Synthesis Unit, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Assistant Professor, School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Ottawa
Project Team: Knowledge Synthesis Group, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
Publications and Reports
Barbeau P, Michaud A, Rice D, Cukier S, Hamel C, Butler C, Skidmore B, Garritty C, Hutton B. Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSKi) Among Females in the Military: A Scoping Review. Ottawa (ON): Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; 2019 June. 151 p. Report submitted to and supported by the Department of National Defence (DND), Government of Canada. Request Full Report