Military tests whether warning cadets about back injuries helps or hurts their performance

NCT ID NCT05453110

Summary

This study examined whether different types of back pain education affect military cadets' performance and confidence during fitness tests. Researchers gave 903 new cadets either cautionary warnings about injury risks, reassuring messages about spine resilience, or no special education before their deadlift test. The goal was to understand how these messages influence how much weight cadets lift, their confidence, and their beliefs about back vulnerability.

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Locations

  • Keller Army Community Hospital

    West Point, New York, 10996, United States

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