Exploring the appropriate test methods to examine the effects of firefighter personal protective equipment on mobility

Exploring the appropriate test methods to examine the effects of firefighter personal protective equipment on mobility

Abstract This study aimed to ascertain the appropriate test methods for the investigation of the effect of personal protective equipment on mobility of firefighters. Nine male volunteers performed a physical performance test (crawl, obstacle course, side-to-side jumps, heavy-object drag, and step-up...

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Main Authors: Su-Young Son, Satoshi Muraki, Yutaka Tochihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-07-01
Series:Fashion and Textiles
Subjects:
Firefighter
Personal protective equipment
Mobility
Physical performance
Functional balance ability
Range of motion
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00295-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40691-022-00295-8

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