In recent years, the necessity to prevent work-related diseases has led to the use of sensor-
based systems to measure important features during working activities. This topic achieved …

BACKGROUND: Various parameters can affect the performance of firefighters. Thermal
stress in firefighters is one of the most important harmful factors, which causes impaired …

Background Slips, trips, falls, and jumps were the second leading cause of injuries at the
fireground. Research question The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of …

BACKGROUND: Research has suggested that balance ability contributes to
musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) rates in firefighters. Though the Y-Balance Test (YBT) can …

İtfaiyeciler, genellikle tehlikeli koşullar altında dinamik aktiviteler gerektiren olaylara
müdahale etmektedirler. Olaylara müdahale ettikleri esnada denge sorunları sebebiyle …

Firefighting is a profession that has the potential to be extremely demanding, both physically
and mentally. More specifically, these tactical personnel must be physically fit to perform …

Half of all work-related injuries in the fire service are musculoskeletal-based due to slips,
trips, and overexertion. This study evaluated the effects of physical exertion on balance in …

Objective: To examine utilization of an athletic trainer (AT) at a Smokejumper base
throughout fire season and document Smokejumper satisfaction with services provided …

Restricted gastrocnemius length may impair movement efficiency during functional
movements. However, this is yet to be examined among tactical athletes. This study …

BACKGROUND: Smokejumpers are required to parachute from planes, carry gear weighing
more than 50 kg, and hike on steep terrain. With a majority of injuries sustained to the lower …