The effects of body armour on mobility and postural control of police officers.

Police officer use of Individual Light Armour Vests (ILAVs) is increasing due to potential occupational hazards that include blunt trauma, stabbing and light calibre bullets. It is unclear how addition of this extra load will affect the officer ’s mobility or postural control.
Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Source Type: research