Cervico-thoracic pain and associated impairments in air force personnel: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain and impaired function in the cervical region are common in Air Force personnel (AFP), but evidence is limited regarding the thoracic region. This cross-sectional cohort study examined associations between cervico-thoracic pain and physical performance among Swedish AFP and explored possible differences and similarities in test performance between fighter pilots (FP), helicopter pilots (HP) and rear crew (RC).

Methods

AFP (n = 73) from one airbase performed eight tests of movement control of the spine, active cervical range of motion (ROM) in all six directions and isometric strength and endurance of the cervical flexors and extensors. The association between test performance and cervico-thoracic pain (based on the 'Musculoskeletal screening protocol' question

SUBMITTER: Tegern M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8122543 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature