Are there any injury prevention topics you would like to know more about?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 May 2018 12:04:17 -0400

I'm currently working on an injury prevention project for grad school and I need a little inspiration. I'm creating evidenced based educational flyers geared towards service members. I figure there's no better place than RP to get the pulse of what SMs want to know. Are there any subjects related to injury prevention/control, to include nutrition, that would like to know more about?

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made May 28 at 2018 12:12 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Mon, 28 May 2018 12:12:11 -0400

I have a silent injury: mental illness. I don't believe that it is preventable. CPT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made May 28 at 2018 1:45 PM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Mon, 28 May 2018 13:45:48 -0400

I would be interested in exercise routines for people with knee injuries, and alternative pain management (CBD oil, kratom).

Response by LT Brad McInnis made May 28 at 2018 2:35 PM

LT Brad McInnis — Mon, 28 May 2018 14:35:19 -0400

I have had knee and back problems. That interests me. I have lost 10%+ of bodyweight which helped, but I am sure there are other things. I am not too proud to admit that Yoga and Pilates helped my back quite a bit. Not too into supplements that might help. Thanks!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made May 28 at 2018 4:17 PM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Mon, 28 May 2018 16:17:42 -0400

Help with PTS, and TBI.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 28 at 2018 4:54 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 28 May 2018 16:54:07 -0400

I think people underestimates the benefits of stretching and warm up before exercising. Also stretching after exercise. This prevents a lot of injuries.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made May 29 at 2018 8:43 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 29 May 2018 08:43:06 -0400

Knees seem to be a problem for military members no matter what branch of service, age, or experience. I would like DoD to more emphasis on long-term knee injury prevention for future service members.

Additionally, I would love for DoD to adopt a more modern version of nutrition management, or at least of reasonable alternatives, to help with ever-raising weight gain of service members. We seem to base everything on the food pyramid that has been taught since the 1950s. Society is addicted to sugar and carbohydrates and the military component feeds the addiction to keep those serving motivated. In addition to contributing to constant and continuous overweight problems, diabetes, and other health issues, poor nutrition also feeds many of the physical issues that plague the modern military, such as knees mentioned above.