Combat Agility Program.
A randomised controlled trial of a Neuromuscular Control training program designed to prevent knee and ankle injury in Australian Army Recruits.
Army Recruit Training Centre
830 participants
Jan 23, 2007
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Aim The aim of this project is to examine the efficacy of a Neuromuscular Control training program for preventing knee and ankle injuries in army recruits undergoing basic training. Hypothesis ‘That integration of a neuromuscular control training program into Army basic training will reduce the incidence of training-related knee and ankle injuries.’
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- All regular Army recruits enlisting for recruit training in the Australian Army between 23 Jan - 22 May 07 who consent. Army age limits are 17-50 years and generally the proportion of recruits who are female is around 8%.xclusion criteria.
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Interventions
The study is designed to be a rigorous intervention trial (randomised controlled trial) and will be conducted at the Army Recruit Training Centre (ARTC). The intervention will be a specific neuromuscular control (NMC) training program that will target neuromuscular efficiency, biomechanical skills and perceptual awareness. The NMC training program will consist of the following: Balance training. Conducted for up to five minutes post warmup and prior to every physical training lesson (approximately 46 lessons during recruit training). Agility training. Conducted three times a week for up to five minutes. Consists of drills in cutting and turning, jumping and landing, and stopping and propping. The duration of the trial is from 23 Jan to 10 Aug 07.
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ACTRN12607000076471