Association between physical fitness and musculoskeletal health in firefighters

Conclusion: Maintenance of physical fitness is likely beneficial in reducing MSIs, which, however, may increase the feeling of MSD in firefighters. In addition, it may be noticed that there is an ideal level of physical fitness that is conducive to the reduction of MSIs and should be studied further.

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Association between physical fitness and musculoskeletal health in firefighters

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