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2021 Winter


J Spec Oper Med


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Asymmetrical Loading Patterns in Military Personnel With a History of Self-Reported Low Back Pain.

Authors

Johnson AK, Royer SD, Ross JA, Poploski KM, Sheppard RL, Heebner NR, Abt JP, Winters JD
J Spec Oper Med. 2021 Winter; 21(4):30-35.
PMID: 34969124.

Abstract

Servicemembers are required to operate at high levels despite experiencing common injuries such as chronic low back pain. Continuing high levels of activity while compensating for pain may increase the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. As such, the purpose of this project was to determine if servicemembers with chronic low back pain have reduced lower extremity performance, and if they use alternate strategies to complete a functional performance task as compared to healthy servicemembers.