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  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

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  Fit for duty: How to be a resilient responder

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  Fit for duty does not always mean being physically fit; it also refers to being resilient to the stress and emotional impacts of the job

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  Are you fit enough to be a tactical medic? Test yourself with these 8 SWAT fitness exercises

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  TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers

• 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

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  10 tips for conquering summer workouts

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  Summer is great for a lot of activities, but sometimes the heat can put a damper on your workout ambitions

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  5 EMS back injury prevention tips

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  To be in the EMS profession for the long haul, following these simple lifting tips every day will pay off in the future

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  The best firefighter rehab is strong 'pre-hab'

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  Taking care of these four areas of overall firefighter health will improve fireground performance and reduce recovery time

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  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

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  Study: Any exercise cuts risk of death

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  The risk of dying was about 30 percent lower in weekend warriors and insufficient exercisers versus those who were inactive

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  Q&A: Viral video firefighter-paramedic talks strength, lifting 600 pounds on fire

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  Firefighter-paramedic Ed Kranski, 50, said to never be satisfied and always train, educate and strive to be the best

• Denver Fire Dept.'s rehab program treating firefighters like pro athletes

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  The department reported worker's compensation claims from overexertion dropped 42 percent

• W.Va. EMTs avoid back injury with hydraulic lift machine

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  A lift, which is installed in the back of the ambulance, works by locking a stretcher into place and sliding the patient safely into the vehicle

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  6 EMS trends that shaped 2016

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  The top events and trends of 2016 will continue to shape and influence the future of EMS in 2017

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  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

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