Heat stress weakens Firefighters' legs and balance, study finds

NCT ID NCT06442956

First seen Mar 30, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at how heat stress impacts firefighters' risk of injury. Twenty-six firefighters completed strength, balance, and movement tests before and after heat exposure. The goal was to understand how heat affects their physical abilities on the job.

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Locations

  • LSUHSC-Shreveport

    Shreveport, Louisiana, 71103, United States

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