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Patterns of First Responders
April 23, 2018by Bryan Fass, ATC, CSCS
Tactical facilitators need to understand the movement patterns that first responders encounter because they can have a profound effect on underlying biomechanics and may contribute to excessive tissue loads.
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Lower Back Issues Among First Responders: The How, Why, and What
May 7, 2018by John Hofman, MS, CSCS, USAW-1
In this session from the 2015 NSCA TSAC Annual Training, John Hofman covers many common ailments that are specific to firefighters and how they are brought on by overuse, poor compensation, and improper motor patterns. Hofman shares effective strategies that can help improve a department’s health, wellness, and injury prevention programs, as well as corrective exercises.
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Injury Risk Reduction Programs for Firefighters—A Case Example
April 24, 2018by Carl H. Sheppard, CSCS, TSAC-F
The program described in this article is an example of how a department can attempt to address and potentially prevent musculoskeletal injuries in firefighters and similar tactical populations. This process includes the use of movement screens, active workshops, and various modes of feedback.
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Physiological Variability and Training Considerations Across the Menstrual Cycle – Guidelines for Fitness Professionals
November 20, 2025by Kanchana Paromita Venkatesh, MSc, CSCS, USAW, and Meg Stone, MA, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA*EArticle Members OnlyCEU Eligible
This article from Personal Training Quarterly looks at training plans based on menstrual health to help personal trainers better support female clients. Visit NSCA online to read more on athletic performance, health, and fitness.
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Changing an Industry and Culture in Public Safety
May 17, 2018by Bryan Fass, ATC, CSCS
Changing an Industry and Culture in Public Safety
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Sports Nutrition Considerations for Firefighters
April 17, 2025by Sheyla Leon, and Drew E. Gonzalez, PHD, CISSN, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D
This article will highlight recent key dietary practices and provide practical applications for implementing these practices for firefighters.
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Integrating Safer Tackling Cues in the Weight Room
April 20, 2018by Jace A. Derwin, CSCS, RSCC
Integrating weight room cues that are more consistent with those used to reinforce safer tackling techniques on the field may help with athlete retention and buy-in, and prevent potential confusion.
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Concussion Prevention – Does the Strength and Conditioning Coach Have a Role?
May 7, 2018by Greg Myer, PhD, CSCS,*D, FACSM
In this session from the 2015 NSCA National Conference, Greg Myer discusses current concussion prevention strategies as well as possible innovative strategies of the future. By learning how nature may provide a key piece of information to reduce concussion injuries, the strength and conditioning professional may be able to help prevent sports related concussions.
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Progression for First Responders to Help Prevent Lifting Injuries
April 23, 2018by Bryan Fass, ATC, CSCS
This article contains a sample progression to use with high call volume fire departments to help maintain mobility while building job-specific strength and avoiding a hyper-fatigued state.
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TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Using a Hierarchy of Controls
December 28, 2019by Rod Pope, PhD
This article is part of a new, continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.
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