TSAC – Reducing the Risk of Injury – Estimating and Countering True Injury Risks

by Rod Pope, PhD
TSAC Report April 2020
Vol 55, Issue 4

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This article is part of a continuing series on practical, evidence-based approaches to reducing the risk of injury while developing tactical strength and conditioning.

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This article originally appeared in TSAC Report, the NSCA’s quarterly, online-only publication geared toward the training of tactical athletes, operators, and facilitators. It provides research-based articles, performance drills, and conditioning techniques for operational, tactical athletes. The TSAC Report is only available for NSCA Members. Read more articles from TSAC Report 

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4. Pope, R, and Orr, R. Incidence rates for work health and safety incidents and injuries in Australian Army Reserve vs full time soldiers, and a comparison of reporting systems. Journal of Military and Veterans Health 25(2): 16-25, 2017.

5. Productivity Commission. Chapter 5: Preventing injury and illness. In: A Better Way to Support Veterans: Draft Report. Canberra: Productivity Commission; 177-209, 2018.

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