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" Foot blisters (See Appendix C).
" Back pain.
" Stress fractures.
" Rucksack palsy.
" Dehydration.
" Other minor lower extremity injuries, such as foot and knee pain.
Conclusion
Appropriate aerobic and anaerobic training, along with bi-monthly training humps,
will improve your ability for load-bearing, lower energy demands, and reduce the
frequency of musculoskeletal injuries.
Acknowledgments
BM1 Pete Vernia, USN, Advanced Training Department, SDV Team1
LCDR Bruce Willhite, USN, J-5, Special Operations Command
Joseph Knapik, Ph.D.