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Doc, my neck hurts.(aircraft pilots)

Introduction

As a flight surgeon and physical therapist, respectively, with a fleet-replacement squadron (FRS), we know neck injuries are a common occurrence among aircrew. When questioning instructor and student pilots, a majority complained of neck pain at some point during their flying careers. The causes of their complaints included high G forces, inadequate stretching, weak neck muscles, and a failure to preposition the head before hard turns. Given the impact this problem has on aircrew, we want to share some information and educate the aviation community.

Risk Factors

Whether you are the pilot-in-command or a crew member, each aviator is at risk for ...

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