Table 1 Cross-sectional study population characteristics
Total (n = 227) | Males (n = 213) | Females (n = 14) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years (SD)a | 29.5 (7.2) | 29.4 (7.0) | 32.1 (8.3) |
Service time, years (SD) | 7.2 (6.4) | 7.1 (6.4) | 8.3 (6.5) |
History of total lower extremity overuse injury, % (n) | 42.7 (n = 97) | 43.2 (n = 92) | 35.7 (n = 5) |
History of lower leg and foot overuse injury, % (n) | 15.0 (n = 34) | 15.0 (n = 32) | 14.3 (n = 2) |
Foot blisters after long marching, % (n) | 46.3 (n = 105) | 46.5 (n = 99) | 42.9 (n = 6) |
Usage of foot orthotics, % (n) | 4.9 (n = 11) | 4.7 (n = 10) | 7.1 (n = 1) |