Citation

Darre EM, Trier H, Iversen J, Andersen KE. Ugeskr. Laeger 1991; 153(4): 281-282.

Vernacular Title

Idraetsskadeprofylakse ved aendring af regelsaet. Erfaringer fra den militaere

Affiliation

Antvorskov Kaserne, Slagelsc.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1996500

Abstract

During a period of 12 months of military conscription, all of the injuries occurring on the obstacle track at the Antvorskov Barracks in Slagelse were registered. During the period of investigation, the regulations for employing the track were altered so that the heights of jumping down from obstacles were considerably reduced. The object of this investigation was to demonstrate any possible effect on the pattern of injuries. During the period, a total of 26 injuries were registered (3.78 injuries/conscript/1,000 hours activity). As compared with previous investigations, the frequency of injuries was reduced and practically all of the serious injuries were prevented. The proposed alterations in the techniques are recommended in future when conscripts employ the military obstacle track.

Language: da