A study that assessed the mobility of men and women firefighters while wearing bunker gear. Read More
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Differences in How Male and Female Firefighters of the Same Height and Weight Move Their Hips and Knees
We wanted to know if male and female firefighters have similar hip and knee movements during a hose drag. Read More
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders In Canadian Firefighters
A review of published studies on the rates of bone and joint injuries in Canadian firefighters. Read More
A Qualitative Study on Firefighters´ Work Health Priorities
A Canadian study on firefighters' priorities and needs for their musculoskeletal and mental health. Read More
A Profile of Injuries Sustained by Firefighters: A Critical Review
A study that reviewed previously published studies on musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters. Read More
Exploring the impact of critical incident exposure on psychological fatigue as a risk factor for musculoskeletal injury during firefighting tasks
A study on critical incidents exposure and heart rate variability in career firefighters. Read More
Differences in disability management outcomes in first responders compared to high and low physical demand workers
We wanted to know if injured first responders and high and low physical demand workers differ in work absences, return-to-work duties, and claim duration. Read More
A Case-Control Evaluation of Body Kinematic Differences Among Male and Female Firefighters Using Dartfish Video Analysis
A study that compared female and male firefighters' hip and knee movements during a hose drag task. Read More
Assessment of Facilitators, Barriers and Preferences for Safe Exercise Routines in Firefighters
A study that is examining how bone and joint injuries occur in firefighters during exercise or training. Read More
The Disability Management of Firefighter Injury Claims
A study that analyzed disability claims of injured first responders. Read More
Development and measurement properties of a firefighter-specific work limitations scale
A study on the development of a new survey that measures firefighters' work difficulties due to a physical or mental injury. Read More
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Firefighters’ Perception of Mobility and Occupational Injury Risks Associated with Personal Protective Equipment
A survey study that compared American and Chinese firefighters' perceived mobility and injury risks while wearing their PPE. Read More
