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Introduction I

Literature Review II

Objectives & Purpose III

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Methodology V

Research Questions

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Background

Work at MNDF is mainly based on exercise and

physical activities;

Drills

physical training

Swimming

combat trainings etcetera.

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Background

Result, the incidence of training-related injuries and

illness is high in the military than athletes who are

involved in other exercises (Jones et. al., 1993).

stress fractures,

tendinitis,

muscle strain

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Background

MNDF does not fully appreciate the extent of the

impact injuries utilize on health and readiness of

military personnel .

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Litrature review

Physical training, exercise injuries, are the major risk

confronting military soldiers than any other health problems

and result in significant loss of manpower in the armed

forces (Jones & Hansen, 1996).

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soldiers with primarily repetitive training or

work related tasks,

or soldiers those maintaining fixed postures for

quite long periods,

have an increased risk of developing

musculoskeletal injuries (Westgaard & Jansen,

1992).

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The most common risk for musculoskeletal injuries;

(Maughan, 2009)

ligament sprains;

muscle strains,

stress fractures

overuse injuries

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Injury risk is higher in soldiers who have history

of previous musculoskeletal injury (Hootman,

et. al., 2001

Stress fractures are more common in female’s

soldiers than males (Jones, Bovee, Harris&

Cowan, 1993).

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Trainees or soldiers - engaged in swimming,

shoulder pain

usually due to biceps tendinitis or

supraspinatus (Johnson, Sim, & Scott, 1987).

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No prior studies have been conducted in Maldives

concerning musculoskeletal injuries and complaints

in Maldives military soldiers and trainees

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Goal of the Study

To document the injury profile and

the amount of complaints in military

soldiers of different ranks from

different components of MNDF

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Specific objectives

to dominance of musculoskeletal complaints

to determine the location and type of

musculoskeletal complaints and injuries

to estimate the occurrence and the rate of

musculoskeletal injuries

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Research Questions

Based on the occurrence and the rate of musculoskeletal injuries,

dominance of musculoskeletal complaints, location the type of

musculoskeletal complaints and injuries,

:Are there any differences between:

Male and female military soldiers?

Soldiers at different levels of training?

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:Are there any differences between:

Military Soldiers and Trainees?

Marine Corps and Service Corps Soldiers?

Ground components and maritime

component of MNDF?

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Based on the findings of this study, considering the

physiological demands and the length of soldier’s

career, injury prevention and awareness programs

can be developed and implemented in the training

routine and physical activities of military soldiers in

MNDF.

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# Section % App. Words Duration

(month)

1 Introduction 5 3500 2

2 Literature Review 30 21000 5

3 Methodology 20 14000 3

4 Data Analysis 25 17500 4

5 Conclusion & Implication 20 14000 3

TOTAL 100% 70000 17

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Type of study: cross sectional

Duration of sudy: novemeber 2013 – november

2015

Place of study: MNDF, Male’, Maldives

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Study:

quantitative and qualitative research

Injury Profile & Complaints

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Quantitative research

a structured questionnaire (related to injury history

and complaints) - soldiers of the components and

supported area of MNDF

online survey and a phone interview (based on the

same questionnaire) will also conducted among the

soldiers of all ranks.

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Qualitative:

interview

Target: trainees who have sustained injuries during

the trainings

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Questions:

extent of the injuries,

duration of rest period prescribed

how long the injured trainees took to effectively

get back to the trainings.

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These interview also will be targeted at the active trainees

who complaints about musculoskeletal pains without any

acute or chronic injuries.

Data will also be collected during the military basic

fitness tests carried out by MNDF.

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Participants

Soldiers of All

RANKS of MNDF

Photo: www.mndf.gov.mv

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Participants

Coast Guard

(Maritime Component)

Support Service

Marines

(Ground Component)

Photo: www.mndf.gov.mv

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Participants

MALE SOLDIERS FEMALE SOLDIERS

Injury profile

Complaints

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Participants

SOLDIERS TRAINEES

Injury profile

Complaints

Questionnaire

Interview

Questionnaire

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Basic Fitness Test

Interview

Injury Profile

Pains and

Complaints

situps Pushups

Chinups

Swim

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Data Analysis

IBM© SPSS® Statistics Version 20

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