HPRC - Human Performance Resources by CHAMP

Please help us congratulate Dr. Emily Ricker on winning first place for her poster presentation at MHSRS! 🎊

Dr. Ricker presented, "Prospective Identification of Stress Fracture Risk via Serum Proteomic Profiling upon Entry to Training at the US Military Academy” during poster session 1 on Tuesday, August 4 under the "NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL: Integrating Holistic & Technological Approaches for Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention" topic.

Congratulations Dr. Ricker and co-authors Dr. Sarah de la Motte, John Tra, Ken Cameron, and Thomas Conrads.

Service members often endure long waking hours, shift work, or both. Staying awake longer than 24 hours or during periods when your internal clock prefers to sleep can impact physical and cognitive performance.

Infographics, like the below from HPRC - Human Performance Resources by CHAMP, provide sleep strategies for before, during, and after shift work and sustained operations.
PDF: https://www.hprc-online.org/mental-fitness/sleep/fatigue-management-strategies-shift-work-and-sustained-operations

For more on and it's effects on Marine and Sailor readiness: https://www.safety.marines.mil/Resources/Fatigue-and-Warfighting-Readiness/

An Arm Immersion Cooling System can be any suitable reservoir of cold water used to immerse the hands and forearms during rest periods or following strenuous work in hot environments.

When properly incorporated into unit heat-mitigation procedures, arm immersion can help reduce thermal strain and support recovery. It does not replace hydration, acclimatization, work-rest controls, appropriate medical response, or compliance with applicable heat-exposure guidance.

For additional heat-illness prevention resources, visit the 101 Critical Days of Summer page:https://www.safety.marines.mil/Resources/101-Critical-Days-of-Summer/

Visit the MIRROR booth 1006 on Tuesday, August 4, from 1400-1600 ET to meet our research physical therapists, explore their latest research, and learn how their work is advancing military musculoskeletal rehabilitation and operational readiness. 💪

We can't wait to see you at MHSRS! 👏 Come say "hey" to the ARMORR team at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine's booth (712) on Tuesday, August 4 from 11–12 PM ET!

Will we see you at MHSRS next week? Be sure to stop by Booth 1006 to meet the Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness (MIRROR) team! 🤝

New ARMORR publication!

NEW Nutrients publication 👏 Read "Positive Associations Between Nutrition Policy and Food Environment Scores on Military Installations" ➡️ https://ow.ly/2YyN50ZoyKA

Can a service dog training program reduce PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms in service members living with post-traumatic stress? According to this study, the answer is YES! 🙌

ARMORR staff Dr. Kalyn Jannace, LTC Michelle Nordstrom, Shannon Fichter, Daniel Cooper, Rebecca Schulz, Drake Ryff, Tiffany Riggleman, David Carlisle, and Dr. Paul Pasquina co-authored “An Exploratory Assessment of Service Dog Training for the Treatment of Military Members with Posttraumatic Stress: A Pre-post Interventional Trial,” in Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. Participants reported a significant reduction in PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms after completion of the Service Dog Training Program (SDTP).

Read the full manuscript at https://ow.ly/UM0Y50ZlJSv

Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke! 🔥

Can you handle the heat? Seriously — we want you to stay safe as temperatures rise.

Service members are at high risk of experiencing heat exhaustion & heat stroke during the summer because of intense workouts, heavy gear & long hours outdoors. Body armor can also trap heat & increase temps by 10 degrees!

Heat exhaustion & heat stroke can be dangerous so it’s important to recognize the signs of each.

🔥Heat exhaustion occurs when your body struggles to stay cool in the heat. It is often accompanied by symptoms like excessive sweating, nausea, headaches, dizziness & muscle cramps.

🔥Heat stroke occurs when your body temperature reaches 104 degrees or higher. It is a life-threatening emergency that can affect your mental state & cause confusion, combativeness, slurred speech, seizures, blurred vision & loss of consciousness.

Heat exhaustion & heat stroke require immediate medical attention to decrease body temperatures & replenish fluid loss.

You can learn more about heat illnesses & their symptoms from our friends HPRC - Human Performance Resources by CHAMP here: https://www.hprc-online.org/resources-partners/whec/educational-tools/heat-exhaustion-vs-heatstroke