Supporting a lifetime of fitness for the military veteran athlete: a narrative review
The military veteran starts their career at peak physical fitness. Once injured or retired, physical activity for the veteran is integral to rehabilitation, recovery, and ongoing wellness. This may require adaptation for continued participation in physical activity. The military veteran, in the Unit...
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| description | The military veteran starts their career at peak physical fitness. Once injured or retired, physical activity for the veteran is integral to rehabilitation, recovery, and ongoing wellness. This may require adaptation for continued participation in physical activity. The military veteran, in the United States, has access to resources which can facilitate ongoing physical activity, engagement in competitive and recreational sports, no matter what age or ability. Reviewing the current literature will help understand the scope of programs available, their outcomes, and strategies employed to support a lifetime of fitness that may be applied to other populations and health care systems. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9d5f05c3aeb047f090fcd681b3ec792c2024-12-12T04:29:17ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672024-12-01610.3389/fspor.2024.15104221510422Supporting a lifetime of fitness for the military veteran athlete: a narrative reviewMelissa J. Tinney0Melissa J. Tinney1Chantal Nguyen2Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI, United StatesDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery—Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Stanford University, Redwood City, CA, United StatesThe military veteran starts their career at peak physical fitness. Once injured or retired, physical activity for the veteran is integral to rehabilitation, recovery, and ongoing wellness. This may require adaptation for continued participation in physical activity. The military veteran, in the United States, has access to resources which can facilitate ongoing physical activity, engagement in competitive and recreational sports, no matter what age or ability. Reviewing the current literature will help understand the scope of programs available, their outcomes, and strategies employed to support a lifetime of fitness that may be applied to other populations and health care systems.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2024.1510422/fullmilitary veteranphysical activityfitnessadaptive sportsinclusive sports |
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