Work Injury Prevention in Law Enforcement Officials

Effectiveness of an Exercise-based Work Injury Prevention Program in Law Enforcement Officials

Law enforcement officials (LEOs) demonstrate an elevated risk for occupational injury. The effectiveness of exercise-based work injury prevention programs (WIPPs) to reduce the risk and costs associated with occupational injury has yet to be tested rigorously in LEOs. The accuracy of existing field tests of physical functioning to predict occupational injuries and related expenses remains unclear. The objectives of this study are to: (i) determine the effect of an exercise-based WIPP on occupational wellness and productivity in a cohort of LEOs, and (ii) to determine the accuracy of 2 common field assessments of physical function to predict lost work productivity and related expenses in a cohort of LEOs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 60 years
• Working full duty as a law enforcement official

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current history of pathology or symptoms that preclude exercise
• Medical or rehabilitative treatment for a work-related injury within the past year prior to enrollment in this study