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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Dover Jun. 12, 2008.
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What a great topic for a group. I'm looking forward to participating in some discussions. Just to throw something into the mix, How about two words Katy; Nicotine and Hyperinsulinemia, See Metabolic syndrome. Just as we talk about exercise benefit...
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
This group will be used to promote fitness and wellness among firefighters to prevent injuries and deal with the rehabilitation of the injuried firefighter.
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- Residence.
- Wallingford, CT
- Department:
- Yalesville VFD
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter/EMT Occupational Therapist
- Years of public service:
- 7
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Staffing, Training
- Professional Qualifications:
- Oversee Firefighter Injury Rehabilition Program
- Topics you provide training for:
- Injury Rehabilition, Strength and Conditioning Programming
- Areas of expertise:
- Rehabilition of injuried firefighter, Exercise program development, Medical Services
- Bio:
- Michael is registered as an Occupational Therapist, graduate of D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, with a BS/MS in Occupational Therapy in 2002. Michael is registered and in good standing with the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified with the Back School of Atlanta as a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist. Michael presently works for Masonic Healthcare in Wallingford, Connecticut. He has overseen the day-to-day operations of the Firefighter Rehabilition program for injuried firefighters to assist in a safe and timely return to work at full duty. Michael has completed the Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification residency program with Roy Matheson and Associates and currently seeking certification. Michael is presently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and Connecticut Certified as a Fire Fighter II. Michael is also a graduate of University of New Haven EMBA program 2006 with a Masters in Business Administration.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 12:36pm on October 9, 2009,
Joe Pantaleo said…
- Thanks for this group, brother! We ALL need it!
- At 8:33am on June 1, 2008,
John Bierling said… - Good Morning Michael, would you please send your email address. I would like to send some information on FF health & wellness. Thank you, John Bierling
- At 10:12pm on March 19, 2008,
Brent Sanger said… - Thanx for the add as a friend. I hope to learn how to keep myself and my partner healthy and safe, and I am sure your guidance will help a lot in that endeavour.
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