Bryan Fass

First in Fitness

Bryan Fass, ATC, LAT, CSCS, EMT-P (ret.), dedicated over a decade to changing the culture of EMS from one of pain, injury and disease, to one of ergonomic excellence and provider wellness. He leveraged his 15-year career in sports medicine, athletic training, spine rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and as a paramedic to become an expert on prehospital patient handling/equipment handling and fire-EMS fitness. His company, Fit Responder, works nationally with departments to reduce injuries and improve fitness for first responders.

Bryan passed away in September, 2019, leaving a legacy of contributions to EMS health and fitness, safety and readiness.

Full list of Bryan Fass results

4 tips to safely lift patients
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Lifting more than 51 pounds from the floor can lead to injuries, and EMS must increase training for proper lifting techniques
4 steps to achieve true fitness in fire/EMS
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Use these techniques to build a great foundation of first responder-specific strength and become tactically fit
The keys to safety on the job after a back injury
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It can be hard to come back to work after an injury, but taking the time to position your body correctly can prevent injury reoccurrence
Dear EMS: It's not you, it's me
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Decoding the myth of poor responder resiliency, stress and responder fatigue in EMS
How to prevent, manage knee pain in EMS
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A few simple screening tools and stretches can strengthen muscles and prevent knee pain and more serious injury in at-risk EMS providers
How paramedics can fix and prevent neck pain
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Neck pain among EMS providers is common, but it doesn't have to be; here are exercises and mobility tips to remove neck pain from your life
3 ways to reduce, prevent EMS-related back pain
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Pain while running EMS calls or sitting around the station is not normal and it can be treated with strength and flexibility exercises
Why EMS personnel need a valid physical abilities test
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A valid physical ability test specific to EMS is an important step to reduce on-the-job injuries and positively change organization cultures
Are EMTs resilient enough?
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Improving resiliency through regular exercise and smart nutrition is essential to helping EMS providers cope with traumatic stress
6 ways paramedics can improve their wellness
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Understand the importance of balancing clean eating with stress to achieve your wellness, fitness and health goals
Paramedics, do you have a food problem?
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EMTs and paramedics need food that heals, not poisons that harm, while making them feel good at the same time
An EMS injury prevention training program to get strong
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These EMS-specific workouts will help you meet your training goals, minimize the risk of on-the-job injury and have you feeling good
EMS injury prevention: Start with 3 stability, core endurance exercises
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Pre-shift stretching is known to reduce injury and can easily be added to a medic's routine
3 pre-shift tasks for every medic
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Stretch, roll, train and eat like an athlete to thrive in your EMS career
Can you really lift with your legs?
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Lifting with your legs is what should happen naturally, but many EMS providers suffer from a lower crossed syndrome and are unable to do it properly
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