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View article: A profile of injuries within an Australian State Emergency Service Agency: a retrospective study
A profile of injuries within an Australian State Emergency Service Agency: a retrospective study Open
Background Injuries within the emergency services populations are unfortunately common. Effective injury reduction programs need to be designed based on the profile of common injuries. Therefore, this study aimed to profile the injuries su…
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors for the Development of Stress Fractures in Military Recruits and Qualified Personnel: A Systematic Review
Incidence and Risk Factors for the Development of Stress Fractures in Military Recruits and Qualified Personnel: A Systematic Review Open
Stress fractures are a major force preservation risk in military organisations. Although incidence rates and risk factors have been widely examined, a synthesis of high-quality evidence has been lacking. This review aimed to synthesise fin…
View article: Motivation Relationships with Physical Activity and Resistance Training Engagement, and Health and Fitness of Law Enforcement Officers
Motivation Relationships with Physical Activity and Resistance Training Engagement, and Health and Fitness of Law Enforcement Officers Open
Background/Objectives: There are generally no mandates for law enforcement officers to maintain career fitness. Evidence documenting the motivation of officers who are physically active could support training and health and wellness initia…
View article: Association Between Doxycycline Chemoprophylaxis and the Development of Gastrointestinal Conditions in Military Personnel: A Systematic Review
Association Between Doxycycline Chemoprophylaxis and the Development of Gastrointestinal Conditions in Military Personnel: A Systematic Review Open
Summary Introduction Military and other specialist personnel may be exposed to malaria during deployment. Doxycycline is a frequently prescribed malarial chemoprophylaxis, but its use is associated with gastrointestinal adverse effects. Th…
View article: The critical role of threat detection and movement behavior assessment: Identifying key concepts, research scope, and gaps—a scoping review
The critical role of threat detection and movement behavior assessment: Identifying key concepts, research scope, and gaps—a scoping review Open
Police officers face the challenging task of identifying potential threats daily. Failure to identify these threats soon enough can lead to physical injury, and, in the case of an armed offender, a fatal outcome. As such, the ability of an…
View article: Test-Retest Reliability of the 20-Metre Shuttle Run Test in a Cohort of Police Trainees
Test-Retest Reliability of the 20-Metre Shuttle Run Test in a Cohort of Police Trainees Open
The 20-metre Multistage Fitness Test (20-m MSFT) is commonly used to measure aerobic capacity in police trainees as an entry gateway or exit requirement. However, its test-retest reliability, or consistency of scores for individual candida…
View article: Relationship Between Training Load and Injuries in Law Enforcement Recruits
Relationship Between Training Load and Injuries in Law Enforcement Recruits Open
Background Law enforcement agencies typically conduct academy training to develop new officers. As these future officers are recruited from the general population, increases in physical workload during academy training can influence injur…
View article: Rehabilitating Soldiers for Load Carriage Tasks: An International Perspective
Rehabilitating Soldiers for Load Carriage Tasks: An International Perspective Open
Soldiers are likely to suffer an injury and require rehabilitation at some stage of their career. Load carriage, whilst a fundamental requirement, is also a source of injury risk. To optimize the rehabilitation of soldiers and prepare them…
View article: Contribution of trunk swing to the performance of fixed-seat rowing
Contribution of trunk swing to the performance of fixed-seat rowing Open
Introduction This study aimed to test the contribution of trunk swing to the performance during fixed-seat rowing in eligible and non-eligible (NE) para rowers. Assessment of trunk swing is used to classify para rowers with physical disabi…
View article: Police Fitness: An International Perspective on Current and Future Challenges
Police Fitness: An International Perspective on Current and Future Challenges Open
Poor officer fitness can lead to decreased occupational task performance, injuries, increased absenteeism, and a variety of negative health sequalae further adding to the challenges of staffing law enforcement agencies. Optimizing the phys…
View article: Does Exercise Performance Differ Among Male Law Enforcement Officers Based on Their Body Mass Index Category?
Does Exercise Performance Differ Among Male Law Enforcement Officers Based on Their Body Mass Index Category? Open
Objectives: To assess differences in exercise performance among law enforcement officers (LEOs) based on body mass index (BMI). Methods: Five hundred and thirty-two male LEOs (n = 532; age 38.9 ± 7.4 yrs; height: 180.1 ± 6.9 cm; body mass:…
View article: Pelvic health in female military personnel: Broadening the conversation
Pelvic health in female military personnel: Broadening the conversation Open
Pelvic health is an understudied area for female military personnel. This study aimed to explore the pelvic health concerns, prevalence rates, and co-existence of a wide range of pelvic health issues in Australian servicewomen. An online q…
View article: The Metabolic Demand of Firefighting: A Systematic Review
The Metabolic Demand of Firefighting: A Systematic Review Open
Background: The aim of this systematic review was to collect, appraise, and synthesize the available information related to the cardiovascular and metabolic demands of commonly performed firefighting tasks while wearing personal protective…
View article: Heart rate variability is more sensitive to stress than heart rate in specialist police undergoing selection
Heart rate variability is more sensitive to stress than heart rate in specialist police undergoing selection Open
Police tactical group (PTG) officers respond to the most demanding and high-risk police situations. As such, PTG personnel require exceptional physical fitness, and selection for employment often evaluates fitness both directly and indirec…
View article: Impact of Time-Restricted Eating and High-Intensity Exercise on Nutrient Intake in Women with Overweight/Obesity: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Time-Restricted Eating and High-Intensity Exercise on Nutrient Intake in Women with Overweight/Obesity: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background/Objectives: Inadequate micronutrient intakes are common in individuals with overweight/obesityand can exacerbate cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk. Diet and exercise are primary strategies for managing overweight and may…
View article: Ultra‐short‐term versus short‐term measures of heart rate variability in specialist police units: A pilot reliability study
Ultra‐short‐term versus short‐term measures of heart rate variability in specialist police units: A pilot reliability study Open
Police officers are exposed to high levels of stress. Serving on Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams is a highly demanding duty that may further increase levels of stress in police personnel. This stress may accumulate, thereby increa…
View article: Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) Performance by Attempt in Southern California Structural Firefighter Candidates
Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) Performance by Attempt in Southern California Structural Firefighter Candidates Open
The Biddle Physical Ability Test (BPAT) is a job task simulation that must be completed in ≤9:34 min:s by structural firefighter candidates to be accepted to a fire training academy. This study investigated the influence of prior attempts …
View article: Effects of an unsupervised home exercise program to improve volunteer firefighter fitness and occupational performance: A pilot study
Effects of an unsupervised home exercise program to improve volunteer firefighter fitness and occupational performance: A pilot study Open
Volunteer firefighters perform the same job tasks as professional firefighter but may have lower levels of fitness and may be at greater risk of cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of an 8-week unsupe…
View article: Sex-specific differences in fit between two different types of body armour: A pilot study
Sex-specific differences in fit between two different types of body armour: A pilot study Open
Introduction. Body armour, whilst improving wearer survivability, can negatively impact physical performance and increase injury risk. These impacts may differ between male and female personnel due to the generic design of armour systems. …
View article: Profiling the Occupational Injuries Sustained by Custody Officers: A Systematic Review
Profiling the Occupational Injuries Sustained by Custody Officers: A Systematic Review Open
Background/Objectives: Custody officers (CO) are often exposed to workplace hazards when monitoring prisoners, managing prisoners’ recreational time, or searching for contraband, yet research into their injuries is limited. This review aim…
View article: Heart Rate Variability Monitoring in Special Emergency Response Team Anaerobic-Based Tasks and Training
Heart Rate Variability Monitoring in Special Emergency Response Team Anaerobic-Based Tasks and Training Open
The Law enforcement profession is known to impart high stress. Members of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams are allocated particularly demanding law enforcement operations and may therefore attain high fitness levels but may accumul…
View article: Navigating Occupational Challenges: First Responders’ Perspectives on Dietary Intake and Behavior
Navigating Occupational Challenges: First Responders’ Perspectives on Dietary Intake and Behavior Open
Introduction: This study aimed to investigate first responders' dietary beliefs, habits, and food choices. Methods: Cross-sectional data were obtained from 21 first responders via validated questionnaires. Data were analyzed using SPSS ver…
View article: Cardiovascular Demand Differences Between Male and Female US Marine Recruits During Progressive Loaded Hikes
Cardiovascular Demand Differences Between Male and Female US Marine Recruits During Progressive Loaded Hikes Open
Schram, B, Orr, R, Niederberger, B, Givens, A, Bernards, J, and Kelly, KR. Cardiovascular demand differences between male and female US Marine recruits during progressive loaded hikes. J Strength Cond Res 38(8): e454–e458, 2024—Despite hav…
View article: Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Articular Cartilage Tears in Military and Other Occupational Settings: A Systematic Review
Incidence and Risk Factors for Acute Articular Cartilage Tears in Military and Other Occupational Settings: A Systematic Review Open
Damage to the articular cartilage resulting in an acute tear can lead to functional changes within the joint and increase the risk of osteoarthritis developing. There is limited understanding of the association between occupational risk fa…
View article: Relationships between job stress, post-traumatic stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters and the role of job burnout and depression mediators: a bayesian network model
Relationships between job stress, post-traumatic stress and musculoskeletal symptoms in firefighters and the role of job burnout and depression mediators: a bayesian network model Open
Introduction Job stress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and negative psychological outcomes in firefighters can be caused, or aggravated, by their work. These mental disorders can impart musculoskeletal symptoms. This study aimed t…
View article: A profile of occupational tasks performed by mounted police officers
A profile of occupational tasks performed by mounted police officers Open
BACKGROUND: Within individual policing organisations, there are a wide variety of units and job roles. OBJECTIVE: To profile the occupational tasks performed by Australian mounted police officers, aiming to offer conditioning insight into …