Fit for duty: physio perspectives on training tactical athletes with Professor Rob Orr
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In this episode, Professor Rob Orr explores the unique assessment and treatment methods for 'tactical athletes', referring to military, police, firefighters, and nursing populations. We delve into their distinct physical, social, and mental demands, and the significant ramifications of injury, re-injury, or improper rehabilitation within this specific group. Want to learn more about working with this population group? Rob recently did an awesome Masterclass with us, called “Treating Tactical Personnel” where he goes into further depth on treating military, police, firies & nursing populations. 👉🏻 You can watch Rob's class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-orr Rob is the director of the Tactical Research Unit, a multidisciplinary, international team of researchers nested in Bond University providing research, consultancy, and education services to tactical professions (military, law enforcement and protective services across their occupational lifespan (initial trainee to specialist) around the globe.  If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps! Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy)
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