title: Application of Athletic Movement Tests that Predict Injury Risk in a Military Population: Development of Normative Data.
abstract: Performance on movement tests helps to predict injury risk in a variety of physically active populations. Understanding baseline measures for normal is an important first step.
  
  
  
  Determine differences in physical performance assessments and describe normative values for these tests based on military unit type.
  
  
  
  Assessment of power, balance, mobility, motor control, and performance on the Army Physical Fitness Test were assessed in a cohort of 1,466 soldiers. Analysis of variance was performed to compare the results based on military unit type (Rangers, Combat, Combat Service, and Combat Service Support) and analysis of covariance was performed to determine the influence of age and gender.
  
  
  
  Rangers performed the best on all performance and fitness measures (p < 0.05). Combat soldiers performed better than Combat Service and Service Support soldiers on several physical performance tests and the Army Physical Fitness Test (p < 0.05). Performance in Combat Service and Service Support soldiers was equivalent on most measures (p < 0.05).
  
  
  
  Functional performance and level of fitness varied significantly by military unit type. Understanding these differences will provide a foundation for future injury prediction and prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, US Army-Baylor University, ATTN: MCCS-HMT, 3151 Scott Road, Suite 1301, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7579.
authors.forename: Deydre S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Teyhen
authors.affiliation: Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy, US Army-Baylor University, ATTN: MCCS-HMT, 3151 Scott Road, Suite 1301, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7579.
authors.forename: Scott W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Shaffer
authors.affiliation: Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Duke University, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27708.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Butler
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Therapy, University of the Incarnate Word, 4301 Broadway, CPO 412 San Antonio, TX 78250.
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Goffar
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722.
authors.forename: Kyle B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Kiesel
authors.affiliation: Brooke Army Medical Center, Center for the Intrepid, 3551 Roger Brooke Drive, JBSA, TX 78234.
authors.forename: Daniel I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Rhon
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416.
authors.forename: Robert E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Boyles
authors.affiliation: School of Physical Therapy, University of Puget Sound, 1500 N Warner Street, Tacoma, WA 98416.
authors.forename: Daniel J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: McMillian
authors.affiliation: Tacoma Strength: Unbroken. 2354 Jefferson Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402.
authors.forename: Jared N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Williamson
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722.
authors.forename: Phillip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Plisky
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008889:Military Personnel; D009141:Musculoskeletal System / Q000293:injuries*; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*