Muscle damage, inflammation, and muscular performance following the physical abilities test in professional firefighters

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dc.contributor.advisorRigby, Brandon
dc.contributor.committeeMemberIrvine, Chris
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBosak, Andy
dc.contributor.committeeMemberKing, George
dc.contributor.committeeMemberIrvine, Chris
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBosak, Andy
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBiggerstaff, Kyle D
dc.contributor.committeeMemberKing, George
dc.creatorSokoloski, Matthew Lawrence 1992-
dc.date.accessioned2024-01-24T22:32:50Z
dc.date.available2024-01-24T22:32:50Z
dc.date.created2023-05
dc.date.issuedMay-23
dc.date.submittedMay-23
dc.date.updated2024-01-24T22:32:52Z
dc.description.abstractProper monitoring of fatigue, cardiovascular disease, and muscular damage may be used to decrease the high levels of cardiovascular disease, overuse musculoskeletal injuries, and workers compensation claims within the profession of firefighting. The purpose of this study was to examine muscle damage, muscular fatigue, and inflammation responses following a typical firefighting shift. Twenty-four professional firefighters completed two Physical Abilities Tests to standardize the tasks typically performed in a day of work and elicit similar physiological responses. These individuals were then monitored for 48hrs. Prior to and 48hrs following the PAT these individuals were evaluated for changes in strength, power, range of motion, as well as blood markers including myoglobin, TNF-α, and C-Reactive Protein. Following the PAT significant differences in myoglobin (p < 0.05), grip strength (p < 0.05), vertical jump (p < 0.05), and sit-and-reach (p < 0.05) were observed. No differences in TNF-α or C-Reactive Protein were observed (p > 0.05). Twenty-four hours following a shift firefighter still show decreased levels of strength, power, and range of motion. This may lead to decreases in performance and an increased risk of injury.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/15638
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.subjectMuscle damage
dc.subjectInflammation
dc.subjectPerformance
dc.subject.otherC-Reactive protein
dc.subject.otherTumor necrosis factor alpha
dc.subject.otherMyoglobin
dc.titleMuscle damage, inflammation, and muscular performance following the physical abilities test in professional firefighters
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Health Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentSchool of Health Promotion & Kinesiology
thesis.degree.disciplineKinesiology
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
thesis.degree.programAPA 7th edition

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