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Workplace injuries, especially those caused by overexertion, are a significant issue among firefighters. This investigation filmed 8 firefighters during simulated firefighting tasks. A detailed movement analysis for each task was completed and used to infer the prime muscles and injury-prone joints during each task. A comprehensive strength training program was developed from this information to help reduce workplace injuries in firefighters.
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- Firefighter Fitness and Injury Prevention
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- Abel, Morgan Daniel (Author)
- Hinrichs, Richard (Thesis director)
- Harper, Erin (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- School of Nutrition and Health Promotion (Contributor)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Contributor)
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2014-05
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