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HPO Technologies Visit
Mar 30, 2025
HPO Technologies Visit
Mar 30, 2025

Laura Clark and a team from HPO Technologies recently visited the TRU. The group toured the new facilities at BIHS-North before discussing:

Laura Clark and a team from HPO Technologies recently visited the TRU. The group toured the new facilities at BIHS…

HPO Technologies Visit

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

Laura Clark and a team from HPO Technologies recently visited the TRU. The group toured the new facilities at BIHS-North before discussing:
- injury rates and prevention strategies within military, law enforcement, and the emergency services.
- the physiological effects of load carriage in high-performance and tactical settings.
- the impact of stress on the human body and its implications for operational performance; and - job task analysis for tactical professions.

This critical work in advancing the understanding and application of Human Performance Optimisation in demanding professions has been set as the framework for future collaborations between HPO Technologies and the TRU.

 

5th International Physical Employment Standards…
Feb 27, 2025
5th International Physical Employment Standards Conference
Feb 27, 2025

The Tactical Research Unit were out in force to present at the 5th International Physical Employment Standards Conference held in Oklahoma, USA.

The Tactical Research Unit were out in force to present at the 5th International Physical Employment Standards Conference held…

5th International Physical Employment Standards Conference

Posted: Feb 27, 2025

The Tactical Research Unit were out in force to present at the 5th International Physical Employment Standards Conference held in Oklahoma, USA. TRU staff, PhD students, and collaborators presented research investigating various aspects of physical employment requirements for military, law enforcement, fire and rescue and paramedicine.

Back in the Field: Army Pack Trials
Dec 01, 2024
Back in the Field: Army Pack Trials
Dec 01, 2024

The Tactical Research Unit were back in the field with the NZ Army assisting with their combat pack trials.

The Tactical Research Unit were back in…

Back in the Field: Army Pack Trials

Posted: Dec 01, 2024

The Tactical Research Unit were back in the field with the NZ Army assisting with their combat pack trials. Nothing like collecting data on a favourite topic - load carriage.

Article: Injuries in Custody Officers
Nov 25, 2024
Article: Injuries in Custody Officers
Nov 25, 2024

Article down range: Another article for the Tactical Research Team.

Article down range: Another article for the Tactical Research Team. In this systematic review, led by Doctor of Physiotherapy…

Article: Injuries in Custody Officers

Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Article down range: Another article for the Tactical Research Team. In this systematic review, led by Doctor of Physiotherapy students from Bond University, the injuries of custody officers were profiled. The upper extremity was the most commonly injured body part (26–30%), with musculoskeletal sprains and strains (30–60.2%) the most common types of injury. This profile is similar to those reported in general-duty police officers. As such, musculoskeletal conditioning, reconditioning, and fall prevention practices employed in law enforcement may serve as an initial approach to risk mitigation in this population.

Read the published review here: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/23/2334

International Association of Chiefs of Police 2024
Nov 11, 2024
International Association of Chiefs of Police 2024
Nov 11, 2024

Professor Rob Orr getting together to present with long term colleagues and research collaborators Dr …

Back in the Field: Specialist Police Selection
Nov 11, 2024
Back in the Field: Specialist Police Selection
Nov 11, 2024

Nothing like a day in the field collecting data (or several days).

Nothing like a day in the field collecting data (or several days). The…

Back in the Field: Specialist Police Selection

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

Nothing like a day in the field collecting data (or several days). The Tactical Research Unit are back out collecting data to assist in specialist police selection. Dr Ben Schram and Dr Elisa Canetti entering data and finalising work during a respite in activity

HDR Confirmation
Oct 02, 2024
HDR Confirmation
Oct 02, 2024

Congrats to Kate Lyons for an amazing presentation at her confirmation of candidature for her PhD.

Congrats to Kate Lyons for an amazing presentation at her confirmation of…

HDR Confirmation

Posted: Oct 02, 2024

Congrats to Kate Lyons for an amazing presentation at her confirmation of candidature for her PhD. Kate is working with the Tactical Research Unit to study the occupational tasks of Tier 2 police officers and to profile their physical requirements and injury risks. Thanks to Dr Karl Friedl and Dr Wayne Hing for being panel members and offering their experience and insights.

45th ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine
Oct 02, 2024
45th ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine
Oct 02, 2024

The Tactical Research Unit were proud to present some of our ongoing research at the 45th

Back in the Field: Wilderness Paramedics
Aug 30, 2024
Back in the Field: Wilderness Paramedics
Aug 30, 2024

The TRU team were again Incredibly privileged to be embedded with Tasmania Ambulance Wilderness Paramedics for their winter training block at Cradle Mountain.

The TRU team were again Incredibly privileged to be embedded with Tasmania Ambulance Wilderness Paramedics for their winter…

Back in the Field: Wilderness Paramedics

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

The TRU team were again Incredibly privileged to be embedded with Tasmania Ambulance Wilderness Paramedics for their winter training block at Cradle Mountain. The resilience and capability of this unique team was on show over the last four days with 96km/hr wind gusts, apparent temps as low as -16.2 degrees and a no duff rescue half way through. Awesome data collection for Lizzie Cooper (Marsh)'s phd. Massive thanks to Simon Harmsen and Bec Foxen.

Back in the Field: Police Obstacle Course…
Aug 30, 2024