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Lower Leg, Ankle, and Foot Injuries

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Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Military

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Overuse and traumatic distal lower extremity conditions are common among physically active individuals, and the incidence rate is an order of magnitude greater than that reported in the general population. With frequent impact and heavy load-bearing activity, military servicemembers have unique occupational demands that may further exacerbate inherent risks of leg, ankle, and foot injuries. A thorough endocrine, nutritional, and multisystem clinical work-up is warranted to evaluate certain overuse conditions. Furthermore, mechanical alignment and soft tissue integrity should always be scrutinized when considering a range of nonoperative or surgical treatment options. Modifications in training regimen, the use of external restraints or orthotics, and physical therapy with targeted neuromuscular, strength, and/or gait interventions may be effective preventative measures in selected patients with distal lower extremity injuries.

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