Rodney Pope

Articles by Rodney Pope


Differences in Physical Characteristics and Performance Measures of Part-Time and Full- Time Tactical Personnel: A Critical Narrative Review

Abstract Background: Tactical personnel such as military, law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel routinely perform physically strenuous occupational tasks, requiring strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. Tactical populations are comprised of part-time and full-time personnel, with both groups expected to perform similar tasks at an equivalent level. Purpose: To critically review existing literature comparing physical characteristics and… Read more »

By Dylan MacDonald , Rodney Pope and Robin M Orr In   Issue Volume 24 No.1 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-47711848/JMVH Vol 24 No 1

Load Carriage and the Female Soldier

Abstract This paper reviews the physiological, biomechanical and health impacts of load carriage on the female soldier and extends to include issues acknowledged as impacting on the female athlete and hence the female soldier. Physiological factors such as fat mass, strength,  aerobic endurance and biomechanical factors such as stride length and forward lean have the… Read more »

By Venerina Johnson , Julia Coyle , Rodney Pope and Robin M Orr In   Issue Volume 19 No. 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-87169928/JMVH Vol 19 No 3

Load carriage: minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning – a narrative review

Abstract Background  With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers. Purpose  The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical… Read more »

By Julia Coyle , Rodney Pope and Robin M Orr In   Issue Volume 18 No. 3 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-49313873/JMVH Vol 18 No 3

Load carriage: minimising soldier injuries through physical conditioning – a narrative review

Abstract Background  With soldiers carrying increasing loads, physical conditioning may provide one means of reducing injuries and increasing the ability to train, maintain and retain soldiers. Purpose  The purpose of this study is to review the current literature on physical conditioning for load carriage and present the findings in a manner that will allow physical… Read more »

By Julia Coyle , Rodney Pope and Robin M Orr In   Issue Volume 18 No. 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2021-76474614/JMVH Vol 18 No 2