There is a knowledge mobilization gap in musculoskeletal injury research in the military context

LAY SUMMARY Injuries involving the musculoskeletal system are extremely common among military personnel and place a considerable burden on the individual in addition to impacting operational effectiveness. While a considerable amount of research is being conducted to reduce the prevalence and impact of such injuries, rates of members having their military career ended due to musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) remain high. Systems to identify, track and research MSKIs might be more successful if communication was improved between researchers and stakeholders by 1) engaging leadership at each step, 2) translating and disseminating research findings directly to support personnel (e.g., health care professionals, physical training staff), and 3) presenting and discussing research findings with service members to educated them and to have them assist in the interpretation of results. This perspective piece highlights a gap in knowledge sharing between the research community, military members, and practitioners supporting humans in uniform.