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Ability of fitness testing to predict injury risk during initial tactical training: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Colin D TomesSally SawyerRobin Marc OrrBen Schram
Published in: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (2019)
The meta-analysis results are supported by the occupational relevance of run tests; tactical trainees are required to perform frequent bouts of distance weight bearing activity. However, given the diverse physical requirements of tactical personnel, measures of strength and power should alsobe evaluated, especially given their effectiveness in the studies that included these measures.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • case control
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body composition
  • meta analyses
  • body mass index
  • mental health
  • weight gain
  • primary care
  • body weight
  • breast cancer risk