Musculoskeletal injuries (injuries to connective tissues including bones, muscles, and their associated tissues such as tendons and ligaments) are a large reason for lost work time and departure of employee from organization (e.g. resignation or retirement) in physically demanding jobs. Understanding what factors increase the risk for developing musculoskeletal injuries may provide targets to develop future interventions to reduce these injuries.
FORCE
Stay in the Fight: Optimizing the Performance and Retention of High-Performance Military and Civilian Specialized Units (FORCE)
Purpose of this Study
Objective
This research will create and validate a comprehensive musculoskeletal screening tool to quantify predictors of musculoskeletal peak performance and duty-limiting musculoskeletal injuries in mid-career elite Tactical Athletes.
You may be able to join the study if:
- Male or female
- Age 24-60
- > 3 years of service in Special Operations Units of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines; Special Operations Units of Department of Public Safety (SWAT and Fire Department)
You may NOT qualify if:
- BMI > 40 kg/m2
- Major orthopedic surgery within previous 6 months
Duration of the Study
- 2 years
Study Procedures
- Medical History
- DXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry)
- MRI
- Muscle Tissue Collection
- Blood Draw
- CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test)
- Strength Testing (Handgrip and Biodex)
- Movement Function
- Dietary Intake
- RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate)
Compensation
You may earn up to $400 for completing all study-related visits.
Study Location
UT Health San Antonio
Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies
4939 Charles Katz Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
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