Differences in Musculoskeletal Injury and Disability Rates in U.S. Navy Sailors Aboard Aircraft Carrier and Amphibious Assault Ships.

The findings in the current study demonstrate the substantial burden of MSKI aboard large deck ships, both in homeport and while deployed. Inclusion of a physical therapist aboard LHA/LHDs, like the CVN, may help to prevent and mitigate the effects of MSKI through early access to specialized care and integral injury prevention and performance optimization methods.