MENTAL READINESS

Suicide is the number one cause of death among police officers.

O2X teaches stress management and resiliency-building techniques that help police and other tactical athletes optimize their behavioral health.

SOURCES:
“Fatal Fatigue” 2014 Report by the US Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
“Health and Fitness in Law Enforcement: A Voluntary Model Program Response to a Critical Issue,” CALEA Update Magazine, 2005.
2015 Police Suicide Statistics, officer.com, Pamela Kulbarsh, Jan 2016

INTEGRATED RECOVERY

A Harvard Medical study found 40% of active-duty officers suffer from sleep abnormalities including apnea, insomnia, shift work disorder, and narcolepsy. These abnormalities increase vulnerability to depression, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

The O2X curriculum is tailored to the unique demands on tactical athletes, including training blocks on sleep hygiene and recovery, taught by sleep science physicians

SOURCES:
“Fatal Fatigue” 2014 Report by the US Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
“Health and Fitness in Law Enforcement: A Voluntary Model Program Response to a Critical Issue,” CALEA Update Magazine, 2005.
2015 Police Suicide Statistics, officer.com, Pamela Kulbarsh, Jan 2016

TACTICAL PERFORMANCE

Police officers incur over 4 times the rate of occupational injuries resulting in loss of work time than the general population.

O2X Human Performance’s mission is to help tactical athletes create sustainable changes so they can finish their careers as strong as they started.  The program offers workshops, and ongoing education to improve quality of life for firefighters and diminish unnecessary costs for their departments.

SOURCES:
“Fatal Fatigue” 2014 Report by the US Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
“Health and Fitness in Law Enforcement: A Voluntary Model Program Response to a Critical Issue,” CALEA Update Magazine, 2005.
2015 Police Suicide Statistics, officer.com, Pamela Kulbarsh, Jan 2016

CARDIAC HEALTH

Law enforcement agencies estimate an in-service heart attack cost departments anywhere from $400,000 to $750,000.

O2X offers a unique Eat, Sweat, Thrive curriculum focused on nutrition, conditioning, and resiliency to combat health risks of cardiac stress.

SOURCES:
“Fatal Fatigue”2014 Report by the US Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
“Health and Fitness in Law Enforcement: A Voluntary Model Program Response to a Critical Issue,” CALEA Update Magazine, 2005.
2015 Police Suicide Statistics, officer.com, Pamela Kulbarsh, Jan 2016

INJURY REDUCTION

70% of police injuries resulting in loss of work are attributed to tears, sprains, pain, contusions, fractures and tendonitis.

O2X provides physical conditioning training focused on pre-habilitation and overall fitness. Our program helps decrease tactical athletes’ risk of injury and increases their rate of recovery.

SOURCES:
“Fatal Fatigue” 2014 Report by the US Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice, COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services)
“Health and Fitness in Law Enforcement: A Voluntary Model Program Response to a Critical Issue,” CALEA Update Magazine, 2005.
2015 Police Suicide Statistics, officer.com, Pamela Kulbarsh, Jan 2016

INTEGRATED RECOVERY

85% of soldiers tested in a recent study were shown to have some type of sleep disorder, and 42% reported sleeping fewer than 5 hours per night.

The O2X curriculum is tailored to the unique demands on tactical athletes, including training blocks on sleep hygiene and recovery, taught by sleep science specialists and physicians.

SOURCES:
Breus, M. J. (2013, February 25). Soldiers Short on Sleep: High Rates of Sleep Disorders Shown Among Active Duty Military Personnel. Retrieved May 2017, from Psychology Today

TACTICAL PERFORMANCE

In 2012, over 6,100 military personnel were discharged because of failure to meet physical fitness standards outline by their Service.

O2X’s mission is to help tactical athletes create sustainable changes so they can finish their careers as strong as they started. The program offers workshops, and ongoing education to improve quality of life for tactical athletes and diminish unnecessary, preventable costs on health care.

SOURCES:
Defense Health Board. (2013). Implications of Trends in Obesity and Overweight for the Department of Defense. Defense Health Board.

Nutrition Optimization

“Data from 2007 show that the Department [of Defense] spends nearly $1.1 billion annually treating obesity-related illness for Service members and their families.” (DHB, p. 1)

O2X provides nutrition training and education focused on ensuring tactical athletes learn the importance of quality, quantity, and timing and how to fuel properly to maximize performance.

SOURCES:
Defense Health Board. (2013). Implications of Trends in Obesity and Overweight for the Department of Defense. Defense Health Board.

MENTAL READINESS

Nearly 5%-15% of service members are affected by PTSD, this has been found to be the most prevalent mental health disorder in deployed service members studied.

“Veterans who screened positive for PTSD were 4 times more likely to report suicidal ideation that veterans who did not.” (APA)

O2X teaches stress management and resiliency-building techniques that help tactical athletes optimize their behavioral health before, during, and after deployment.

SOURCES:
American Psychological Association. The Mental Health Needs of Veterans, Service Members and Their Families. Education Directorate: Government Relations Office. Government Relations Office.

Karney, B. R., Ramchand, R., Osilla, K. C., Caldarone, L. B., & Burns, R. M. (2008). Invisible Wounds: Predicting the Immediate and Long-Term Consequences of Mental Health Problems in Veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. RAND: Center for Military Health Policy Research. RAND Health.

INJURY REDUCTION

One study reported that 82% of all injuries sustained by a cohort of U.S. Marine recruits were lower extremity injuries; and, overuse accounted for 78% of the injuries.

O2X provides physical conditioning training focused on pre-habilitation and overall fitness. Our program helps decrease tactical athletes’ risk of injury and increases their rate of recovery.

SOURCES:
Almeida, S. A., Williams, K. M., Shaffer, R. A., & Brodine, S. K. (1999). Epidemiological Patterns of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Physical Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 31 (8), 1176-1182.

“I cannot adequately put into words the profound impact of O2X’s efforts. They are saving the lives of our members. Their mission is to have our firefighters finish their careers as strong as they started at Drill School. O2X education and training comes from decades of learning while under extreme stress, disruptive sleep cycles, chronic pain and injuries, poor nutrition, and inefficient methods of physical training. They understand our culture, job, and lifestyle. Their relationship and understanding of Union partnership and integration is true collaboration. They are part of our family! You can see their passion for helping our members and their families. We’re honored to have them aligned with us and lucky to have a top tier organization watching our back while we do our duties for our cities, states, and nation.”
-Edward Kelly, General Secretary-Treasurer IAFF

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