A Novel Application of Head Tracking Data in the Analysis and Assessment of Operational Cervical Spine Range of Motion for Army Aviators.

Journal: Military medicine
PMID: 33499450

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Neck pain among rotary-wing aviators has been established as an important issue in the military community, yet no U.S. Army regulation defines exactly what cervical spine range of motion (CROM) is adequate for flight. This lack of regulation leaves flight surgeons to subjectively determine whether an aviator affected by limited CROM is fit to maintain flight status. The U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory is conducting a study among AH-64 and UH-60 pilots to define CROM requirements in simulated and actual flight using optical head tracking equipment. Presented here is a preliminary analysis of head position data from a pilot and co-pilot in two AH-64 missions.

Authors

  • Steven T Williams
    U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, USA.
  • Adrienne M Madison
    U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, USA.
  • Frederick T Brozoski
    U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, USA.
  • Valeta Carol Chancey
    U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory, Fort Rucker, AL 36362, USA.

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