D Helmer

Articles by D Helmer


Effects of Linear Periodization Training on Performance Gains and Injury Prevention in a Garrisoned Military Unit

C Heard, M Willcox, M Falvo, M Blatt, D Helmer Abstract Purpose: Performing well in combat requires military service members to be in peak physical shape. Although each branch of the United States military has fitness guidelines and assessments, there are no exact prescriptions for physical training programs. The absence of a standardised approach may… Read more »

By D Helmer , M Blatt , M Falvo , M Willcox and C Heard In   Issue Volume 28 No 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-66961918/JMVH Vol 28 No 3

Factors Associated with Uptake of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Benefits Among U.S. Vietnam War Veterans Who Were VA System Users in 2013

Introduction The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) spent US$64.7 billion in FY2016 on disability compensation for US Veterans of all eras with service-connected conditions – 37.5% (US$24.4 billion) was spent just on Vietnam-era Veterans (VNE: January 9, 1962-May 7, 1975).1 VNE Veterans are the second largest cohort of US living Veterans (6.2 million), of… Read more »

By D Fried , M Rajan , C Tseng and D Helmer In   Issue Volume 27 No. 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-49182596/JMVH Vol 27 No 2