The effect of body armor on performance, thermal stress, and exertion: a critical review
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Article Title | The effect of body armor on performance, thermal stress, and exertion: a critical review |
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ERA Journal ID | 40335 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Larsen, Brianna (Author), Netto, Kevin (Author) and Aisbett, Brad (Author) |
Journal Title | Military Medicine: international journal of AMSUS |
Journal Citation | 176 (11), pp. 1265-1273 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0026-4075 |
1930-613X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-10-00470 |
Abstract | Armed forces worldwide utilize some form of body armor as part of their personal protective system. This is particularly essential in recent times because of the increased sophistication of weapons employed during modern warfare and the advent of unconventional combat methods (such as the increased use of improvised explosive devices). There is some evidence to show, however, that the usage of military body armor impairs physical performance. This review of the literature will focus on the effect of body armor on the performance of, and physiological and subjective responses during, military-style physical tasks. Because of the paucity of research investigating body armor, this review will also draw upon more generalized personal protective clothing and equipment literature from a range of physically demanding occupations (i.e., firefighting and other emergency services). The review will conclude with suggested directions for future research in this area. |
Keywords | physiological heat strain; physical performance; combat body armor; casualties; Iraqi freedom; load carriage; exercise; comfort; sensation; demands; impact |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420702. Exercise physiology |
350505. Occupational and workplace health and safety | |
420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified | |
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Byline Affiliations | Deakin University |
Curtin University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q5y36/the-effect-of-body-armor-on-performance-thermal-stress-and-exertion-a-critical-review
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