Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Fire Service

Lower body injuries, such as knee pain and lower back pain, are found present to a high degree in the fire service community

By Daniel Borowick

First responder populations are known to suffer a relatively high number of musculoskeletal injuries. Musculoskeletal injuries consist of many complications affecting our muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues. They produce pain and a loss of daily functionality.

Some of the most commonly sustained types of musculoskeletal injuries in the fire service community are swollen muscles, Achilles tendon injuries, sprains/strains, rotator cuff injuries, dislocations, shin pain, and knee and lower back pain.

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