Preventing Shoulder Pain
Avoiding Back Pain
Chances are if you have been around the fire department more than a minute you know of someone who was off work due to a lower back, knee, ankle or shoulder injury. Even with an increased awareness of fitness, health and measures designed to make the job safer. About 65,000 injuries occur every year to firefighters during job related activities. 57% of on the job injuries are classified as a sprain, strain or muscular pain. You can have a health and productive career free from injuries with a little luck and some attention to preventing these common joint an muscle injuries before they happen. Back Injuries in Firefighters
Strains, sprains and dislocations are common injuries in the
fire service, with 13% of these types of injuries occurring to the neck and shoulder
area. Firefighting activities require a lot repetitive explosive shoulder
movements. Performing these movements without injury requires optimal mobility
and strength in the shoulder. Unfortunately many of the times our shoulders are
already at risk for injury due to minor tears from falls, improper posture and
repetitive day-to-day activities. All these little traumas add up until one day
while pulling a ceiling or raising a ladder the shoulder joint finally screams
uncle and life is never quite the same. Shoulder Injuries in Firefighters
Chances are if you have been around the fire department more than a minute you know of someone who was off work due to a lower back, knee, ankle or shoulder injury. Even with an increased awareness of fitness, health and measures designed to make the job safer. About 65,000 injuries occur every year to firefighters during job related activities. 57% of on the job injuries are classified as a sprain, strain or muscular pain. You can have a health and productive career free from injuries with a little luck and some attention to preventing these common joint an muscle injuries before they happen. Back Injuries in Firefighters
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