Qualitative studies on the causes, impact, and management of work-related shoulder disorders among firefighters. Read More
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Shouldering the Burden: Exploring the Challenges and Impact of Work-Related Shoulder Disorders on North American Firefighters: An Interpretive Description

We wanted to understand how work-related shoulder disorders affect firefighters’ health, work, and daily lives, and what barriers they face during recovery. Read More
Perspectives of North American Firefighters on Navigating Interventions and Healthcare Choices for Work-Related Shoulder Disorders

How do firefighters manage shoulder injuries that happen at work, and what do they need and prefer when it comes to recovery and healthcare support? Read More
“Missing Mobility”: Perspectives of North American Firefighters on the Risks and Causes of Work-Related Shoulder Disorders: A Qualitative Study

We wanted to know what are the personal factors and work demands that put firefighters at higher risks for shoulder injuries? Read More
Shoulder to Shoulder: North American Firefighters’ Perspectives on Navigating Interventions and Healthcare Choices for Work-Related Shoulder Disorders [Video]
A study on how North American firefighters treated their work-related shoulder injuries. Read More
Perspectives of North American firefighters on navigating interventions and healthcare choices for work-related shoulder disorders
A qualitative study on how firefighters managed their work-related shoulder disorders. Read More
“Missing Mobility”: Perspectives of North American Firefighters on the Risks and Causes of Work-Related Shoulder Disorders: A Qualitative Study
A study on what firefighters believe are the factors that increase their risks for shoulder injuries. Read More
“Shoulder to Shoulder”: North American Firefighters’ Perspectives on Navigating Interventions and Healthcare Choices for Work-Related Shoulder Disorders
A qualitative study on firefighters' treatment needs and preferences for work-related shoulder injuries. Read More
Exploring Canadian Career Firefighters’ Understanding of the Return-to-Work Process after Musculoskeletal Injuries (poster)
A qualitative study on the facilitators and barriers to return to work among Canadian career firefighters. Read More
Comparison Between Disability, Physical Performance, and Other Biopsychosocial Factors in Full-Duty Career Firefighters Working With and Without Current Low Back Pain
A study on U.S. career firefighters with and without low back pain. Read More
Strategies for Improving Firefighter Health On-Shift: A Review
A literature review of the training and nutrition that can promote firefighter health. Read More
Musculoskeletal Injuries, Exercise Behaviors, and Reproductive Health Are Related to Physical Fitness of Female First-Responders and Health Care Providers
A study on how physical health and and exercise behavior influence physical fitness in female first responders and healthcare providers. Read More