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The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr
The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Ability Based Training In Police Force Recruits, Robin M. Orr, M. Stierli, Kelsie Ford
The Use Of Ability Based Training In Police Force Recruits, Robin M. Orr, M. Stierli, Kelsie Ford
Rob Marc Orr
The aim of this study was to investigate whether an Ability Based Training (ABT) program derived from the 30‐15 Intermittent Fitness Test (IFT), would improve the aerobic fitness of police recruits to the same extent as current training processes, in less time and with fewer injuries.
Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr
Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr
Rob Marc Orr
No abstract provided.
Metabolic Fitness As A Predictor Of Injury Risk In Conditioned Military Trainees Undertaking An Arduous Field Training Exercise, N. Meigh, Michael Steele, Rob Orr
Metabolic Fitness As A Predictor Of Injury Risk In Conditioned Military Trainees Undertaking An Arduous Field Training Exercise, N. Meigh, Michael Steele, Rob Orr
Rob Marc Orr
Musculoskeletal injuries reduce the ability for military forces to train new personnel. Metabolic fitness has been used to predict injury risk in new Australian Army trainees. The purpose of the present study was to examine the validity of using metabolic fitness to determine injury risk in conditioned military trainees completing an arduous field training exercise.
The Royal Military College Physical Conditioning Optimisation Review: A Four Year Project To Improve Physical Health And Fitness While Reducing Injuries, Robin Orr
Rob Marc Orr
This session presents a unique insight into the Physical Conditioning Optimisation Review; a four year project to reduce musculoskeletal injuries at the Royal Military College. It will highlight the benefits and potential pitfalls of an injury surveillance program and the importance of identifying cultural and contextual factors that influence risks and risk controls. Lessons learnt and subsequent actions taken by the review will be explored and the impact of dedicated managerial support and effective leadership discussed.