1) Injuries are a major health issue for the US military, costing over 1.8 million medical encounters annually. Physical training and sports injuries have a particularly high impact on military readiness.
2) Intrinsic risk factors for injury include prior injuries, fitness levels, anatomical issues, and behaviors. Extrinsic factors include excessive loads, poor equipment, training techniques, and environments.
3) The Functional Movement Screen is a screening tool used to identify movement dysfunctions and asymmetries that may put individuals at higher risk for injury. Addressing limitations found in the screen can help improve mobility, movement quality, and injury prevention.