Effects of fire fighter protective ensembles on mobility and performance

Many studies have shown that fire fighter turnout gear and equipment may restrict mobility. The restriction of movement is usually due to a decrease in range of motion (ROM). It is important to know how much the decrease in ROM affects performance. The aim of this study was to determine the effects...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied ergonomics 2010-07, Vol.41 (4), p.636-641
Hauptverfasser:	Coca, Aitor, Williams, W. Jon, Roberge, Raymond J., Powell, Jeffrey B.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Anthropometry Applied physiology Biological and medical sciences Ergonomics Ergonomics. Work place. Occupational physiology Female Fire fighters Firefighters Fires Human physiology applied to population studies and life conditions. Human ecophysiology Humans Male Medical sciences Movement Occupational Health Protective Clothing Range of Motion, Articular ROM Task Performance and Analysis Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Many studies have shown that fire fighter turnout gear and equipment may restrict mobility. The restriction of movement is usually due to a decrease in range of motion (ROM). It is important to know how much the decrease in ROM affects performance. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of fire fighter protective ensembles on mobility and performance by measuring static and dynamic range of motion (ROM) and job-related tasks. Eight healthy adults (5 males, 3 females), aged 20–40 years, participated in this study. The study consisted of measuring a battery of motions and fire fighter specific tasks while wearing a standard fire fighter ensemble (SE) or regular light clothing (baseline or BL). Several BL ROM tests were significantly ( p
ISSN:	0003-6870 1872-9126
DOI:	10.1016/j.apergo.2010.01.001