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Risk Factors for Musculoskeletal Injuries for Soldiers Deployed to Afghanistan

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by NewsBot, Oct 26, 2012.

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  1. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member

    The United States Army (at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas) is currently conducting a randomized, double blind study to evaluate the effectiveness of Rothbarts Insoles in controlling and/or eliminating the lower extremity problems seen, so frequently, in the recruits. Part of this study involves duplicating the Cuernavaca Study (Rothbart 2004), comparing the outcomes. Principal Investigator: Rebecca L Morrell 1Lt, SP, PT; Associate Investigator: Amy J Trevino, MPT MAJ, SP, PT.

    Current Research- Releasers vs Bracers
    Using pressure plate analysis, we have statistically identified two distinct tonicity patterns resulting from abnormal foot pronation (specifically abnormal pronation resulting from the Primus Metatarsus Supinatus foot structure); Bracers and Releasers:
    • Bracers are identified by their elevated media pressure and lower surface area readings (i.e., cavus foot, hammertoes). Typically, they wear down the outside edges of their shoes (See Left Photo below).
    • Releasers are identified by their depressed media pressure and higher surface area readings (i.e., pes planus foot, flaccid toes). Typically, they wear down the inside edges of their shoes (See Right Photo below). (See Bracing Patterns - differential diagnosis)

    Preliminary data suggests that the plantar surface of the 1st metatarsal and hallux act like a rheostat, adjusting the tonicity patterns in the postural muscles, foot to jaw. If the loading patterns underneath the hallux and 1st metatarsal are disturbed, a profound rippling effect is triggered up the postural chain resulting in adaptations/changes in postural tonicity.
    Preliminary data suggests that afferent tactile (non-supportive type) insoles tend to shift the body toward postural homeostasis.
    Preliminary data suggests that mechanical (supportive type) insoles tend to shift the body away from postural homeostasis (Rothbart 2005) and destabilize (augment) the kyphotic and scoliotic curves in the spine (Fusco).
    Dramatic changes in the progression of weight bearing forces has been demonstrated using Proprioceptive Insoles.

    Unfortunately, this research project was cancelled when all of the principle researchers were restationed in Iraq during the war.
     
  2. Dr. Steven King

    Dr. Steven King Well-Known Member

    Aloha,

    I am confused.
    Have we entered a 3rd Iraq War??

    "The United States Army (at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas) is currently conducting a randomized, double blind study to evaluate the effectiveness of Rothbarts Insoles".

    "this research project was cancelled when all of the principle researchers were restationed in Iraq during the war."


    http://www.rothbartsite.com/about-professor-rothbart.html

    If Dr Rothbart is the "Father of Chronic Pain Elimination" who is the mother??

    A hui hou,
    Dr. King
    "Father of Maria and Sundi King".
     
  3. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member

    Nope, I confess. I simply copied and pasted off my now defunct webpage (written 15 years ago).

    That project was set up just before we Invaded Iraq. The medical personnel recruited to take part in this project were redeployed to Iraq. After Bush left office, the project was forgotten.

    I like your humor. When you find the mother, let me know.
     
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  5. Dr. Steven King

    Dr. Steven King Well-Known Member

    Aloha,
    What a waste of money and potential talent.

    "In the RNLMC, total dropout rate was 53.9% and dropout due to MSIs was 23%."

    Does this statement mean that our warfighters and peacekeepers should take finger painting classes instead of leading patrols with a full combat packs?
    "Redesigning training programmes with the objective to reduce MSIs should be given high priority, "

    How about building and providing better boots and exoskeleton technology instead of dumbing-wimping down their training regimes?
    www.kingetics.com

    Mahalo,
    Steve

    Dr. Steven King
    Managing Member Kingetics LLC
    ASTM E54 (Body Armor Standards), F13 (Footwear Standards), F48 (Exoskeleton Standards) committees – voting member
    Co-PI SBIR A11-109 U.S. Dept. of Defense and Army Medical Research Materials Command (Advanced Composite Insoles for the Reduction of Stress Fractures)
    Jungle Boot Working Group member NIST-DoD-ASTM
    Prior Army Podiatrist
    Co-Author US Pat. 8,353,968
     
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  10. Dr. Steven King

    Dr. Steven King Well-Known Member

    If this statement was true the makers of successful Injury Reduction Programs would be very rich and all global militaries would already be utilizing them.

    "Mostly of reported injuries could be classified as preventable and should be reduced through
    injury reduction programmes."
     
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  21. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member

    The number one factor for musculoskeletal injuries in military personnel can be stated in three words: Gravity Drive Pronation
     
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  22. Just waiting for your groundbreaking paper linking chronic pain, gravity drive pronation and SARS-CoV-2 E484K amino acid polarity.

    Don't forget to patent the insole...
     
  23. Brian A. Rothbart

    Brian A. Rothbart Well-Known Member

    Once it is understood that Gravity Drive Pronation is the major biomechanical event that leads to overuse musculoskeletal injuries, it is a relatively short step to identify the etiology of Gravity Drive Pronation (GDP).

    The most common cause of GDP are the two inherited foot structures: PreClinical Clubfoot Deformity and the Primus Metatarsus Supinatus (aka Rothbarts Foot).

    Once the etiology of GDP is established, the most appropriate intervention can be determined. If one is dealing with either the PCFD or PMS, proprioceptive insoles should be the first consideration.
     
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