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Lower Extremity Injuries

            Running Head: LOWER EXTREMITY INJURIES.
             What are the contributing factors why soldiers sustain lower extremity injuries?.
             Certificate of Authorship.
             I certify that I am the author of this paper and that any assistance I received in its .
             preparation is fully acknowledged and disclosed in the paper. I have also cited .
             any sources from which I used data, ideas, or words, either quoted directly or .
             paraphrased. I also certify that this paper was prepared by me specifically for this .
             course, RES 441.
             David D. Graham.
             Abstract.
             The purpose of this paper is to show that there are many contributing factors .
             of lower extremity injuries that have a direct impact on the soldiers during .
             physical training. I will discuss the training guidelines that have been .
             implemented by the military. I will present data collected on the causes of lower .
             extremity injuries sustained during physical training that the military conducts .
             daily. I will further discuss how to prevent some of these injuries from occurring .
             through a well planned program to better enhance a physical fitness. .
             Acknowledgements.
             I would like to thank all the soldiers that took the time to read and respond to my .
             survey. I would also like to thank the medical staff at the Troop Medical Clinic .
             allowing me to conduct this study on these patients. I would also like to thanks all .
             the students and Dr. Diane Hughes for all of their input and guidance in helping .
             me to prepare this research paper.
             Table of Contents.
             Sample of Survey- page 5 & 6.
             Chapter One- Introduction page 7.
             Chapter Two- Review of Literature page 8 & 9.
             Chapter Three- Methods page 10.
             Chapter Four- Conclusion page 11.
             References- page 12.
             Lower Extremity Injury Survey.
             1. I sustained my injury during physical training.
             Yes.
             No.
             2. How long did you stretch prior to running?.
             15 min.
             3. The type of stretching exercises adequately prepared me for running.
             Strongly Agree.
             Agree.
             Neither Agree/Disagree.
             Disagree.
             Strongly Disagree.


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