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23 May 18 Pilot/NFO Selection Board

Tsara21

Philippians 4:13
I’ve refrained from posting, however, due to the frequent talk of shin splints, I would like to add my knowledge to this discussion.
Back story on me, exercise Science major with a focus in physical therapy. I was a physical therapy assistant in the army and was part of the team that started the new rehabilitation program/training regimen for the army.
The causes of shin splints are due to excessive amounts of stress being put on the muscles along the tibia. However, it can be healed and even prevented prior to any injury occurring. Running form can be a main cause but with a proper gait analysis and gait training it can be corrected. Constant running without time to heal will lead to shin splints, however, a good way to prevent this is by implementing a proper stretching regimen. One where you are holding the stretches 30-60 seconds and performing the stretches 3-4 times a day. One of the main causes of shin splints is tightness in the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles (calf muscles ). Proper stretching will help eliminate most of these issues along with a proper strengthen regimen. Also, wearing shoes that fit the way you run is very important. One shoe style is not for everyone. Hope this helps!
 

agriz33

Well-Known Member
You guys had some weird schools lol. I figured since we are all hopeful Naval Officers, some discretion would be used to keep the spreadsheet accurate.
 

Fifrein

Still Learning
Actually, another question regarding the physical tests: Are the pull-ups overhand or underhand?
 

Fifrein

Still Learning
Pullups are typically overhand.
Chin-ups use underhand (works the biceps loads more).

Well, Bollocks. I’ve been doing it underhand this whole time, and never thought to ask! Well, let’s see how far I can go the right way....
 

txagbq16

Well-Known Member
Well, Bollocks. I’ve been doing it underhand this whole time, and never thought to ask! Well, let’s see how far I can go the right way....
If you have problems like I used to, you can use an assisted method. I would put an assistant rubber band on the bar put one foot in it and then do negative pullups (go down real slow and controlled and then explode back up). Used to be able to do two unassisted pullups and I got it up to 16.
 

peppergunner

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OCS is only run, sits, and push-ups. For the test. Do chins and pullups if you want, but it's not gonna make or break your time there.
 
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