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A flexibility intervention to reduce the incidence and severity of joint injuries among municipal firefighters popular

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Author: Hilver, JC; Brown, KC; Sirles, AT; Peoples, L.
Date Published: 1990 Jul;32(7):631-7
Publisher: Journal of Occupational Medicine
Keywords: Initiative 6, injury prevention, physical fitness, joint injuries, muscular-skeletal health%0a

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Core strength: A new model for injury prediction and prevention popular

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Author: WF Peate, Gerry Bates, Karen Lunda, Smitha Francis, and Kristen Bellamy
Date Published: 2007; 2: 3
Publisher: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, muscular fitness, core strength, injury prevention%0a

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A Pilot Study of Core Stability and Athletic Performance: Is There a Relationship?

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3109894/
Author: Chris Sharrock, Jarrod Cropper, Joel Mostad, Matt Johnson, Terry Malone
Date Published: June 2011
Publisher: International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: Core Strength

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and back injury in ambulance officers

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22back%20injury%22%20%2B%20fire
Author: Jones AY, Lee RY
Date Published: April 15 2005
Publisher: International Archive of Occupational and Environmental Health
Keywords: Back Injury

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Effect of Fatigue and Hypohydration on Gait Characteristics During Treadmill Exercise in the Heat While Wearing Firefighter Thermal Protective Clothing

http://www.gaitposture.com/article/S0966-6362(09)00658-4/abstract
Author: Pui Kong, Gillian Beauchamp, Joe Suyama, David Hostler
Date Published: December 7 2009
Publisher: Gait & Posture
Keywords: Stress Testing, Physical Health

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Firefighters and Back Injuries: The New Study

http://my.firefighternation.com/profiles/blogs/firefighters-amp-back-injuries
Author: Joe Verna, Colin Stowell, Richard Parker, Antonio Duran, John Mayer
Date Published: November 2010
Publisher: Fire Rescue Magazine
Keywords: Back Injury

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Low Back Pain Fact Sheet

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/backpain/detail_backpain.htm
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: June 15 2011
Publisher: National Institute of Health
Keywords: Back Injury

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Postural analysis of paramedics simulating frequently performed strenuous work tasks.

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Author: Lavender SA, Conrad KM, Reichelt PA, Meyer FT, Johnson PW.
Date Published: Feb 2000
Publisher: Applied Ergonomics
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, muscular-skeletal fitness, back injury, situational risks%0a

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Postural Balance Changes in On-Duty Firefighters: Effect of gear and Long Work Shifts

http://journals.lww.com/joem/Abstract/2006/01000/Postural_Balance_Changes_in_On_Duty_Firefighters_.9.aspx
Author: Tarek Sobeih, Kermit Davis, Paul Succop, William Jeter, Amit Bhattacharya
Date Published: Jan 2006
Publisher: Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine
Keywords: Physical Demands, Fitness

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Save Your Spine

http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/prevent-back-injuries
Author: Not Listed
Date Published: November 2010
Publisher: Men's Health
Keywords: Back Injury

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Undulation training for development of hierarchical fitness and improved firefighter job performance

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18714214
Author: Peterson MD, Dodd DJ, Alvar BA, Rhea MR, Favre M
Date Published: September 2008
Publisher: Department of Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, Mesa, USA
Keywords: muscular fitness, firefighter

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Undulation Training for Development of Hierarchical Fitness and Improved Firefighter Job Performance

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2008/09000/Undulation_Training_for_Development_of.40.aspx
Author: Mark Peterson, Daniel Dodd, Brent Alvar, Matthew Rhea, Mike Favre
Date Published: September 2008
Publisher: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Keywords: Muscular-skeletal fitness, medical testing

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Work activities and the onset of first-time low back pain among New York City fire fighters.

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Author: Nuwayhid IA, Stewart W, Johnson JV.
Date Published: March 1993
Publisher: American Journal of Epidemiology
Keywords: Initiative 6, physical fitness, muscular-skeletal fitness, back injury, situational risks%0a

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