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Rehabilitation for Law Enforcement Officers

June 1, 2017

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In this article, three considerations are discussed to aid in addressing successful rehabilitation and return to work: 1) targeting the injury site using a combination of physiotherapy, physical therapy, and tactical strength and conditioning; 2) workplace engagement; and 3) using available tools that may assist in determining appropriate approaches.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design TSAC Report rehabiliitation law enforcement tsac performance team

TSAC Research Column – April 2022

November 4, 2022

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This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Testing and Evaluation Client Consultation|Assessment Safety Emergency Procedures Legal Issues Basic Pathophysiology and Science of Health Status or Condition and Disorder or Disease Professional Development Firefighters Law Enforcement ROTC Cadets Ruck March Skeletal Muscle

Importance of Core Development for Soccer Players

May 23, 2025

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The purpose of this article is to examine the critical role of core stability in soccer performance.

Coaches Exercise Science Nutrition Exercise Technique Program design Testing and Evaluation Injury Risk Agility Balance Training Modalities Functional Movement Soccer Performance Isometric Exercise Abdominal core

Practical Application for Long-Term Athletic Development

May 28, 2012

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Learn about the framework for practical, functional, and sequential skill development for a “best practices” model. This model is designed to develop a movement vocabulary, physical literacy, and movement skills for improved athleticism.

Coaches Exercise Science athletic long-term youth skill development movement movement skills athleticism physical literacy skill building

What Types of Fitness Training do Firefighters Actually Need? Models to Adapt Training Preference

April 1, 2016

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Military and law enforcement needs analyses are not specifically matched to firefighting, but those training styles are better than basic fitness regimens or no regimen at all. For firefighters who are attracted to other styles of training not specific to firefighting, there are ways to train for all the demands of firefighting without making the firefighter use training modalities that they dislike or are not comfortable using.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Exercise Technique Program design firefighter training tactical strength and conditioning TSAC-F TSAC firefighters

TSAC Research Column – April 2023

November 24, 2023

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This article is part of a continuing series of tactical strength and conditioning (TSAC) research reviews. It is designed to bring awareness to new research findings of relevance to tactical strength and conditioning communities.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Testing and Evaluation State Patrol Officers Soldier Firefighters Academy Fitness Normative Data Occupational Task

Implications of Aerobic Fitness on Firefighters’ Occupational Performance, Health, and Risk of Injury

March 19, 2021

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the health and occupational implications of firefighters not currently meeting the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) aerobic capacity recommendations.

TSAC Facilitators Exercise Science Program design Firefighters Aerobic Capacity Fire Suppression Tasks VO2max

Tactical Facilitators in Firefighting

January 1, 2015

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Advice and guidance for firefighter-specific TSAC practitioners and trainers, including steps to building a health and wellness program for firefighters.

TSAC Facilitators Program design strength and conditioning for firefighters training firefighters tactical strength and conditioning

Periodization Approach Utilizing Progressive Overload Method for Physical Training Program in ROTC Cadets

August 1, 2017

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The Physical Readiness Training Manual includes many exercises intended to keep military personnel in optimal physical condition while staying at a low risk to injury. Additionally, the application of progressive overload may be beneficial to periodization programming in ROTC cadet preparation for the Army Physical Fitness Test.

TSAC Facilitators Program design periodization TSAC-F TSAC ROTC progressive overload

Hydration and Electrolyte Considerations for Tactical Athletes

February 1, 2016

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It is important for tactical athletes to be aware of their fluid intake and hydration status when training for or performing job duties. This article explains several ways this can be accomplished.

TSAC Facilitators Nutrition rehydrating fitness drinks replenishing electrolytes Hydration

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