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Study Start
July 2015
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Primary Completion
May 2017
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May 2018
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The occupation of firefighting is considered to be one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States (U.S.). As such, a high prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) have been observed among the firefighter population. This high rate of MSKI has created an extremely large financial impact on fire departments across the United States. Therefore, interest in developing methods of identifying those at risk for developing a future MSKI and interventions designed to prevent these MSKIs from happening has grown among both the firefighter population, as well as among researchers and practitioners. Previous research has demonstrated relationships between MSKI and altered movement patterns. In addition, researchers have started to demonstrate the ability of functional movement assessments to predict future MSKI in various populations, including firefighters. Two of these functional movement assessments include the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and the Movement Efficiency (ME) Test, which is a component of the Fusionetics Human Performance System. These assessments both quantify the overall functional movement quality of an individual by creating a composite movement score (i.e., Total FMS \& Average ME Test scores, respectively). In addition, various theoretical models of corrective exercise programming have been proposed. These programs are designed to restore optimal neuromuscular control and correct any identified neuromuscular imbalances observed during the movement assessment through the use of simple and easy-to-follow exercises. The Fusionetics Human Performance System utilizes one such model, with the goal of improving the functional movement quality of an individual by correcting the aforementioned neuromuscular deficiencies observed during the ME Test. Based on this framework, these corrective exercise programs theoretically lower the risk of MSKI of the individual as well. However, there is currently a lack of research in the literature examining the influence of corrective exercise programming on functional movement quality among the active-duty firefighter population. As such, it remains unknown if a corrective exercise intervention is capable of significantly improving functional movement quality among active-duty firefighters. In addition, recent research suggests that various health and fitness measures are associated with functional movement quality. These measures include total body power output, lower extremity muscular strength, and core muscular endurance. As such, an examination of the influence of a corrective exercise intervention on measures of health and fitness among active-duty firefighters is warranted.
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July 2015
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August 27, 2015
Actual (reported)February 3, 2016
Actual (reported)May 2017
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Change in Total Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Score
The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a seven task movement screen test that will be scored on a 4-point scale (0-3, worst-best), for a total of 21 possible points.
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Overall Movement Efficiency (ME) Test Score
The Movement Efficiency (ME) Test, which is part of the Fusionetics Human Performance System, uses a 0-100 scale to score the functional movement quality of an individual.
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Dynamic Balance Ability
The dynamic balance ability of each participant will be assessed by utilizing the Y-Balance Test (YBT).
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Range of Motion
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Total Body Power Output
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Lower Extremity Isometric Muscular Strength
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Change in Core Muscular Endurance
Pre-Intervention (Week 0), Mid-Intervention (Week 3), Post-Intervention (Week 5)
Participants in the Corrective Exercise Program (CEP) group (n = 28) will be given a four-week corrective exercise programming intervention.
The participants in the Control (CON) group (n = 28) will have their four-week corrective exercise programming intervention deferred for 4 weeks, and as such, will serve as the comparative group for the CEP group.
Participants will be given a four-week corrective exercise protocol, with four corrective exercise sessions prescribed each week. Participants in the CEP Group will be required to complete a minimum of three of these four training sessions per week throughout the four-week corrective exercise program intervention. All corrective exercise programming will be created through the Fusionetics Human Performance System. This system, along with weekly compliance questionnaires, will also assess the compliance-level among the participants.
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53205, United States
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Butler RJ, Contreras M, Burton LC, Plisky PJ, Goode A, Kiesel K. Modifiable risk factors predict injuries in firefighters during training academies. Work. 2013 Jan 1;46(1):11-7. doi: 10.3233/WOR-121545.
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Kyle T. Ebersole, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
51 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
August 27, 2015
First Posted
February 3, 2016
Study Start
July 2015
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Primary Completion
May 2017
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Study Completion
May 2018
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Last Updated
November 15, 2016
Record last verified: 2016-11
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