Role of gymnastics in the Army School of Physical Training

Authors: Griffiths, D.E.¹; Hargrove, R.¹; Clasper, J.¹

Source: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England, Volume 88, Number 5, September 2006 , pp. 459-461(3)

Publisher: The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: As a result of a single spinal injury seen at Frimley Park Hospital, we reviewed the injuries recorded at the Army School of Physical Training since December 1996.

PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a retrospective review of all acute accidents and injuries recorded in the Accident Book since its inception.

RESULTS: Over 75% of the injuries that were serious enough to result in soldiers having their training terminated were as a direct result of gymnastic events such as vaulting, trampolining and somersaults. These events were also responsible for most of the small number of career-threatening injuries.

CONCLUSIONS: This raises questions about the inclusion of gymnastic events in course training programmes, especially when considering its relevance to army training in general.

Keywords: GYMNASTICS; MILITARY; INJURIES; PHYSICAL TRAINING

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1308/003588406X114721

Affiliations: 1: Department of Orthopaedics, Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, Surrey, UK

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