Exercise
Boston EMS implements nutrition, physical and mental wellness education, psychological first aid to meet the needs of its members
It can be challenging to set time aside to keep a healthy mind and body; here’s our top 24 wellness tips for you to concentrate on this year
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
Stretching can help overcome some of the common muscle tightness that occurs naturally over time
Another gym member found Dolores Boschert at about 2:50 a.m., tried to perform first aid and called for help
There’s no denying that EMS takes a toll on provider health; this 30-day challenge can help you get your life back
I believe that managing micro-stressors will prepare me for when I am confronted with a large, high-stress incident at work or home
Dr. Nick shares tips on developing a nighttime routine, clean eating, the power of movement and hydration
Our emotional response to cumulative stress changes as the fear factor lessens with experience
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
7 steps to factoring in violence as a possible variable at special event EMS response and incident command
Creating an effective tabletop training exercise for pre-planning MCI response
Use these techniques to build a great foundation of first responder-specific strength and become tactically fit
Pain while running EMS calls or sitting around the station is not normal and it can be treated with strength and flexibility exercises
Our co-hosts discuss EMS back injuries and the use of equipment
Improving resiliency through regular exercise and smart nutrition is essential to helping EMS providers cope with traumatic stress
Page Glass explains how she balances full-time work in EMS, Ms. Tennessee responsibilities and being a mom
Research shows sitting is the new smoking and for EMS providers who sit a lot more movement is needed
EMTs and paramedics need food that heals, not poisons that harm, while making them feel good at the same time
The training exercise will provide mass casualty experience for paramedics
Stretch, roll, train and eat like an athlete to thrive in your EMS career
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
Marathon halted due to extreme heat; 75 runners treated on the scene
EMS providers should apply Gleicher’s Formula for Change to success on their wellness goals
Democratic leader suffers broken ribs, bones after elastic band broke and he fell
To lose weight you must burn off more than you take in, and the only way to win this battle is with better food choices
Picture your spine as a stack of oval blocks with jelly doughnuts in between and a big bowling ball on top and it’s pretty clear there’s no such thing as a strong back
Retirement is great; retirement with pain and disability is not — here’s how to stay healthier and happier
