Tag: Musculoskeletal strain

Studies show a substantial increase in back, neck, and upper extremity pain among soldiers wearing body armor, highlighting the critical question: are body armors actually healthy for the wearer's long-term well-being beyond their life-saving function?.

A 2017 review determined that wearing body armor significantly impairs physical performance and increases physiological strain on the wearer. The components themselves aren't toxic, so what is in body armor that's bad for you is actually the inherent ergonomic and physical burden.