The impact of prior physical conditioning in initial recruit training success: A systematic review

D Beranek, A Howe, Patrick G. Campbell, Rob Marc Orr, Elisa Fontenelle Dumans Canetti

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Abstract

Aim: To determine whether recruits who underwent a physical conditioning program prior to initial tactical training had increased rates of success.
Design: Systematic Review

Method: A systematic search, following the PRISMA protocol and registered in the Open Science Framework, was conducted to identify relevant studies. Keywords, derived from three themes (physical conditioning, tactical, and recruits), were employed in the search of database CINAHL, ProQuest, PubMed, Scopus, SportDiscus, and Web of Science. Studies were screened against inclusion/exclusion criteria with data extracted and analyzed. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were used to assess methodological quality of included studies by two authors independently with a Kappa analysis to determine inter-rater agreement.

Results: Of 14,411 identified articles, 13 studies informed the review. The mean quality of studies was considered ‘good’ with a Kappa of 0.81 between raters. Seven studies identified that an increase in physical fitness, through use of preconditioning programs, resulted in lower rates of injury. Three studies attributed increased basic training pass rates to physical conditioning programs. However, three studies failed to find a change in attrition rates following the programs.

Conclusion: The volume of evidence suggests that programs aimed at increasing muscular conditioning and aerobic endurance prior to tactical training would result in fewer injuries and increased pass rates although reductions in absolute attrition may not change.

Key Practice Points:
• Recruits are less likely to be injured if they are fitter and / or have completed additional training prior to completing training for a tactical occupation.
Original languageEnglish
Pages540
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 7 Oct 2023
EventAustralian Physiotherapy Association: INGNITE Physiotherapy Conference 2023 - Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Duration: 5 Oct 20237 Oct 2023
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CityBrisbane
Period5/10/237/10/23
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