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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Postural balance changes in on-duty firefighters: Effect of gear and long work shifts
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Volume 48, No. 1, Year 2006
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Description
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of long work shifts and turnout gear, including the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) on firefighters' postural stability. METHODS: Sixteen firefighters were assessed using a portable forceplate system at the fire station. Postural sway parameters were recorded at the beginning of the work shift and repeated until the work shift ended. RESULTS: Task had the greatest impact on postural stability for all sway parameters. Turnout gear, with and without SCBA, improved postural stability. Postural stability decreased as firefighters spent more time on duty. CONCLUSIONS: Prolonged work shifts may be an important contributor to the high prevalence of slips and falls among firefighters. In all, the results indicate that many aspects of the firefighters' job may adversely impact their postural stability and potentially increase the risk of falling. Copyright © by American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Authors & Co-Authors
Sobeih, Tarek M.
United States, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Egypt, Cairo
Faculty of Medicine
Davis, Kermit G.
United States, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Succop, Paul Allan
United States, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Jetter, William
United States
Sycamore Township Ems and Fire Department
Bhattacharya, Amit
United States, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Statistics
Citations: 60
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1097/01.jom.0000181756.38010.d2
ISSN:
10762752
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study