This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization. 2: pre-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 3: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 4: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests.
Occupational Injuries, Heat Stress, Leg Injury, Back Injuries
This study will examine the effect of heat stress on factors that influence musculoskeletal injury risk in firefighters. Participants will attend 4 data collection sessions. 1: informed consent, screening, and familiarization. 2: pre-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 3: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests (strength, balance, and movement quality). 4: heat stress (rapid or gradual) followed by post-tests.
Effect of Rapid Heat Stress on Firefighters Musculoskeletal Injury Risk
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LSUHSC-Shreveport, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, 71103
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18 Years to 57 Years
ALL
Yes
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport,
Erin McCallister, DPT, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, LSUHSC-Shreveport
2026-05