Ergonomic related flight strategies are needed to reduce the stress applied to the spine during flight under +Gz. These strategies also help reduce the risk of flight endured whiplash when used correctly. So educating those pilots coming in for physical therapy can prolong their career and reduce injury incidence.
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About 72% of school-age children—nearly 29 million—participate in at least one organized sport, which is associated with a bounty of physical and mental benefits. But a sizable portion of these young athletes choose to participate only in one sport, which can lead to almost non-stop obligations for practices, competitions, camps, and other forms of training throughout the entire year. This is called single-sport specialization.
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In our last blog, we discussed how single-sport specialization is a trend that’s becoming increasingly more common in youth sports, even if it may not be in the best interests of these young athletes. As we noted, children who specialize in one sport are up to 93% more likely to suffer from an injury than those who play multiple sports, and they are also at an increased risk for burnout from fatigue and not giving taking adequate time for recovery.
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56-89% of pilots develop neck and low back pain from increased g-force as found in research performed by Poach and O’Conor et al. One would assume that these pilots would develop increased muscle strength with repeated exposure to increase Gz, however that’s not true it actually increases muscle fatigue which can result in injury without sufficient recovery time.
The statistical analysis identified 3 aircrafts that have a probability of greater than 20% of one fatality occurring. These aircrafts include A-10, F-15, and F-16. These aircrafts have a high probability of incident, accident, and/or fatality due to the nature of their missions.
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Physical activity and exercise are regarded as integral components of physical therapy for most musculoskeletal disorders (eg, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder, neck, back pain, ankle sprains, etc.), as well as for losing weight and for treating various other conditions, such as depression, heart disease, and high blood pressure. These interventions are generally extremely safe, with reported adverse events—or side effects – expected to be less frequent and less severe than those associated with pharmaceutical or surgical interventions.
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To answer this question we have to look at the research. A study by Pamplona et al in 2020 reviewed a risk analysis regarding military aviation based on the estimated average hours each plane flies per year.
The statistical analysis identified 3 aircrafts that have a probability of greater than 20% of one fatality occurring. These aircrafts include A-10, F-15, and F-16. These aircrafts have a high probability of incident, accident, and/or fatality due to the nature of their missions.
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The knee is the largest and one of the most complex joints in the body. It is a hinge joint that’s responsible for bearing weight and allowing the leg to extend and bend back and forth with minimal side-to-side motion. It primarily joins the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia), but also includes the kneecap (patella) and other lower leg bone (fibula). The patella is a small, upside down triangle-shaped bone that sits in the front of the knee within the quadriceps muscle, and it’s lined with the thickest layer of cartilage in the body because of the massive forces it takes on.
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A musculoskeletal disorder is an injury or condition that involves the musculoskeletal system—which includes the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These disorders are extremely common, as about 30% of Americans and 1.5 billion people throughout the world are currently affected by one.
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As we age, our bodies experience a series of changes that usually tend to make everyday activities more difficult to complete. Decreased flexibility, strength, and balance, a decline in posture and hearing, and less than ideal joints are a few of the many changes that occur throughout the aging process. These changes often have a negative impact on one’s quality of life while also dramatically increasing the risk for falls and other injuries, which can further complicate matters
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the country, and its popularity continues to grow as athletes are drawn to its fast pace and evolving nature. Unfortunately, one downside of this increased participation in basketball is that it also comes with a higher rate of injuries in a sport that’s already known to be high-risk.
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