Expert Panel Review of Naval Special Warfare Calisthenics: Sports MedicineConference Summary

摘要

NSW commands adhere to intensive physical training programs placing them at highrisk for musculoskeletal injury. The objective of this research was to review the NSW calisthenic program and make recommendations to improve the safety and efficacy of the exercises. A panel of experts was assembled that included sports medicine specialists (physicians, physical therapists, biomechanists, exercise physiologists, and certified athletic trainers) from the United States Olympic Committee, San Diego State University, United States Air Force Academy, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, San Diego Children's Hospital, and Applied Futuristics. The panel reviewed the calisthenics and made a decision to eliminate, keep, or modify each exercise. The panel also recommended calisthenics to be added to the program. Fifty-six exercises were reviewed. The panel recommended that 5 exercises be eliminated, 31 be kept, 17 be modified, and 16 be added. It was concluded that NSW personnel could benefit from minor modifications to their existing physical training program. Guidelines for a complete physical training program are needed.