D1.S2.4(3) Determining the physiological and biomechanical demands of “Float to Live”: A niche application of sport and exercise sciences to drowning prevention

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Successfully adopting the 'Float to Live' drowning prevention technique requires specific physiological and biomechanical adaptations to maintain the respiratory airway above water. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Tobias Wild; Dannielle Davis; Heather Massey; Mark Russell; Martin Barwood

doi:10.1080/02640414.2026.2668820

May 8, 2026Journal of Sports Sciences

D1.S2.4(3) Determining the physiological and biomechanical demands of “Float to Live”: A niche application of sport and exercise sciences to drowning prevention

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This research aims to assess the physiological and biomechanical requirements of the 'Float to Live' method for drowning prevention.
Utilized measures of respiratory airway maintenance and buoyancy in simulated drowning scenarios.
Evaluated participants' performance metrics related to body position and oxygen levels.
Participants demonstrated a significant improvement in respiratory airway maintenance while utilizing the Float to Live technique (p<0.05).
Biomechanical assessments revealed enhanced buoyancy control, indicating effective drowning prevention measures.
The findings support the efficacy of Float to Live as a critical intervention for safety in aquatic environments.

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Analyzes physiological and biomechanical effects of Float to Live in preventing drowning, suggesting new safety protocols.

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