Modifiable Risk Factors Predict Injuries in Firefighters During Training Academies

Written by Kyle Barrow FMS

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This article found that during firefighter training academy, the Functional Movement Screen cut score of ≤ 14 was able to discriminate between those at a greater risk for injury.

 

Deep squat and push up component of the FMS were statistically significant predictors of injury status along with the sit and reach test.

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Bulter, R., Contreras, M., Burton, L., Plisky, P., Goode, A., & Kiesel, K. (2011). Modifiable risk factors predict injuries in firefighters during training academies. Work. doi:DOI10.3233/WOR-121545

 

 

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