‘More Important Than Winning’: a Retrospective Online Research Survey Evaluating the Effects of Participating in an Adaptive Sports Program for Wounded, Injured and Ill Australian Defence Force Veterans
Abstract Background: The Australian Defence Force (ADF) Adaptive Sports Program offers participation in recreational and competitive sports to wounded, injured or ill veterans to support rehabilitation, recovery and social reintegration. There has been limited research on the impact of sport participation on the physical and mental health and wellbeing of current and former serving ADF […]
Rehabilitation in the Australian Defence Force
Introduction This article follows previous papers by the author, regarding occupational and environmental medicine in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).1,2,3,4,5 They assert that high rates of workplace illness and injury indicate the need to improve the management of hazards associated with ADF workplaces, with better emphasis on prevention. This assertion has been independently supported by […]
Neurofeedback Training and Physical Training Differentially Impacted on Reaction Time and Balance Skills Among Iranian Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract Background: Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) demand particular attention; people with SCI report reduced quality of life and impairments in everyday life. We tested whether and to what extent neurofeedback or a physical activity training could, compared to a control condition, improve reaction time and balance as proxies for fine motor control in a sample […]
The Psychological Adjustment Experience of Reintegration Following Discharge from Military Service: A Systematic Review
M Romaniuk, C Kidd Abstract Background: Previous literature has noted a substantial proportion of veterans experience difficulty reintegrating into civilian society following discharge from military service, which may have a significant impact on their psychosocial functioning. Purpose: This review aimed to identify, describe and thematically synthesise literature on veteran reintegration following discharge from military […]