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The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr Apr 2015

The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr

Rob Marc Orr

The concept up front: When training the core are you treating the victim? All tissues have a yield point? What causes overtraining?


The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr Mar 2015

The Core: What It Is And What It Is Not, Rob Marc Orr

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.


The Impact Of A Structured Reconditioning Program On The Physical Attributes And Attitudes Of Injured Police Officers: A Pilot Study, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Matteo L. Amabile, Benjamin Wilkes Jan 2014

The Impact Of A Structured Reconditioning Program On The Physical Attributes And Attitudes Of Injured Police Officers: A Pilot Study, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Matteo L. Amabile, Benjamin Wilkes

Rob Marc Orr

Specific work tasks represent the most widely recognised risk for Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders and injuries. Six injured police officers (m=38.8 years of age) volunteered to participate in a study to determine whether a structured and supervised reconditioning program may improve their return to work prospects. Three officers were allocated to the intervention group, receiving eight training sessions over four-weeks of a tailored reconditioning program, and three officers to a control group. Both groups continued to receive standard medical care. Mean total Functional Movement Screen scores increased in the intervention group (+4.3 points) to a greater extent than the control group …


The Impact Of A Structured Reconditioning Program On The Physical Attributes And Attitudes Of Injured Police Officers: A Pilot Study, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Matteo L. Amabile, Benjamin Wilkes Jan 2014

The Impact Of A Structured Reconditioning Program On The Physical Attributes And Attitudes Of Injured Police Officers: A Pilot Study, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Matteo L. Amabile, Benjamin Wilkes

Rob Marc Orr

Specific work tasks represent the most widely recognised risk for Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders and injuries. Six injured police officers (m=38.8 years of age) volunteered to participate in a study to determine whether a structured and supervised reconditioning program may improve their return to work prospects. Three officers were allocated to the intervention group, receiving eight training sessions over four-weeks of a tailored reconditioning program, and three officers to a control group. Both groups continued to receive standard medical care. Mean total Functional Movement Screen scores increased in the intervention group (+4.3 points) to a greater extent than the control group …


Injuries Common To Tactical Personnel (A Multidisciplinary Review), Rob Orr, Michael Stierli Nov 2013

Injuries Common To Tactical Personnel (A Multidisciplinary Review), Rob Orr, Michael Stierli

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.


The 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Assessment As A Predictor Of Injury Risk In Police Recruits, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Ben Hinton, Michael Steele Nov 2013

The 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Assessment As A Predictor Of Injury Risk In Police Recruits, Rob Orr, Michael Stierli, Ben Hinton, Michael Steele

Rob Marc Orr

Police recruits with lower intermittent metabolic fitness as measured by the 30-15 Intermittent Fitness Test are at a greater risk of sustaining an injury or illness during police recruit training.


Extreme Conditioning Programs And The Tactical Athlete, Rob Orr Nov 2013

Extreme Conditioning Programs And The Tactical Athlete, Rob Orr

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.


Grip Strength Is Associated With Marksmanship And Defensive Tactics, But Not Injuries, In Police Recruits, Rob Orr, M. Stierli, B. Hinton, Michael Steele Oct 2013

Grip Strength Is Associated With Marksmanship And Defensive Tactics, But Not Injuries, In Police Recruits, Rob Orr, M. Stierli, B. Hinton, Michael Steele

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.


Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr Dec 2012

Reconditioning Post Injury: Part 1 Musculoskeletal Injuries: Mechanisms And Causes, Rob Marc Orr

Rob Marc Orr

No abstract provided.


The Royal Military College Physical Conditioning Optimisation Review: A Four Year Project To Improve Physical Health And Fitness While Reducing Injuries, Robin Orr Apr 2012

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.