Jaron Ras
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Recent Articles
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Ras J, Grace J
J Occup Environ Med
. 2024 Dec;
66(12):e646-e652.
PMID: 39621962
Objective: To assess the relationship between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and physical fitness in firefighters. Methods: Firefighters (n = 309) were systematically recruited to participate in this study. A questionnaire and...
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Ras J, Carstens R, Hoffman S, Africa N, Leach L
J Sports Med Phys Fitness
. 2024 Nov;
65(3):400-411.
PMID: 39570641
Background: Netball, with its dynamic movements, poses a high injury risk, notably to the ankles and knees. This study examined the injury knowledge and attitudes of semi-professional netball players in...
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Ras J, Soteriades E, Smith D, Kengne A, Leach L
BMC Public Health
. 2024 Jan;
24(1):20.
PMID: 38166790
Introduction: Firefighters are required to perform physically strenuous tasks such as hose drags, victim rescues, forcible entries and stair climbs to complete their public safety mission. Occupational-specific tasks are often...
4.
Ras J, Smith D, Kengne A, Soteriades E, Leach L
Front Public Health
. 2023 Sep;
11:1241250.
PMID: 37693709
Introduction: To perform their work efficiently and safely, firefighters should maintain all aspects of physical fitness. Cardiac-related incidents are the leading cause of duty-related deaths in firefighters, and many firefighters...
5.
Ras J, Soteriades E, Smith D, Kengne A, Leach L
Front Physiol
. 2023 Jul;
14:1210107.
PMID: 37469568
Firefighters are often placed in situations that require high levels of physical exertion, leading to significant strain on firefighters' musculoskeletal system, predisposing them to musculoskeletal discomfort (MSD) and/or musculoskeletal injury...
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Ras J, Smith D, Soteriades E, Kengne A, Leach L
Int J Environ Res Public Health
. 2023 Jun;
20(11).
PMID: 37297534
Firefighters perform strenuous work in dangerous and unpredictable environments requiring optimal physical conditioning. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between physical fitness and cardiovascular health (CVH)...
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Ras J, Soteriades E, Smith D, Kengne A, Leach L
J Occup Environ Med
. 2023 May;
65(7):e496-e505.
PMID: 37130821
Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the association between cardiovascular health (CVH) and musculoskeletal health in firefighters. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 309 full-time firefighters aged 20...
8.
Ras J, Kengne A, Smith D, Soteriades E, Leach L
Int J Environ Res Public Health
. 2023 Feb;
20(4).
PMID: 36833514
Approximately 45% of on-duty related mortalities were due to sudden cardiac death, with many of these fatalities related to cardiovascular disease and overexertion, while performing emergency duties. Therefore, the aim...
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Ras J, Smith D, Soteriades E, Kengne A, Leach L
Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ
. 2022 Nov;
12(11):1703-1718.
PMID: 36421326
Firefighters’ face life threatening situations and are frequently exposed to numerous physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards. The purpose of this pilot study was to investigate the feasibility of...
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Ras J, Kengne A, Smith D, Soteriades E, November R, Leach L
Int J Environ Res Public Health
. 2022 Oct;
19(19).
PMID: 36231242
: Firefighting is a strenuous occupation, which necessitates that firefighters stay in good physical condition and maintain adequate cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness to perform their duties with minimal health and...