A cross-sectional analysis of the muscle strength, spinal shrinkage, and recovery during a working day of military police officers.

Francielle Hoflinger André Luiz Felix RodackiJanny M TavaresMilton I Fadel NetoAnderson Caetano Paulo Neil E Fowler Cintia de Lourdes Nahhas Rodacki

Published in: Journal of occupational health (2021)

Military police officers involved in patrolling may require greater post-work periods and strategies designed to reduce the weight of the protective apparatus to dissipate spinal loading. The external load used in patrolling is a relevant spinal loading factor.

Keyphrases

spinal cord
posttraumatic stress disorder
body mass index
physical activity
spinal cord injury
body weight