Task and postural factors are related to back pain in helicopter pilots.
Journal:
Aviation, space, and environmental medicine
Published Date:
Aug 1, 2002
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A previous survey by Shear et al. revealed a high prevalence of back pain in Royal Navy helicopter aircrew, compared with controls. It was recommended that a second survey be undertaken, taking account of flying tasks and cockpit ergonomics. This was the purpose of the present investigation.
Authors
Keywords
Aerospace Medicine
Aircraft
Confounding Factors, Epidemiologic
Ergonomics
Humans
Low Back Pain
Military Personnel
Occupational Diseases
Posture
Prevalence
Range of Motion, Articular
Risk Factors
Role
Rotation
Severity of Illness Index
Surveys and Questionnaires
Task Performance and Analysis
United Kingdom