The prevalence of overweight and obesity among tactical populations is estimated at 70%–
75%, which may negatively impact health and performance. The relationship between BMI …

The fire service command structure encompasses recruit, incumbent firefighter, and officer
positions. The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of rank (recruits, incumbent …

Research indicates that the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) can be used to measure
functional movement quality and characterize musculoskeletal injury risk in tactical …

Background Many studies have covered the prevalence of obesity in different populations.
However, studies on the prevalence and predictors of obesity among medical staff are …

Upper body (UB) strength is important for occupational tasks and injury prevention in law
enforcement officers (LEOs). Portable, reliable, and cost-effective assessments are needed …

Objective: To determine the incidence, types, and risk factors of musculoskeletal injuries in a
military security forces population. Methods: Demographic and diagnostic data were …

Acreditamos que a integração definitiva de um processo completo de capacitação física nos
trâmites propostos, sendo efetivamente possível, tenderia a garantir, a curto/médio prazo,(i) …

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a popular mode of exercise that is safe, time efficient,
and effective at improving cardiorespiratory function (peak VO 2), but its effects on …

Law enforcement officers (LEO) provide critical emergency services to the community yet
experience a high rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries. Previous research has suggested …

Purpose This study examined worker characteristics and behaviors and the perceived
importance of job-related tasks associated with the willingness to perform a proposed …