Viper NHEXS Program: A Viper Pilot Neck Health & Conditioning Guide

Abstract

High-G flight maneuvers may pose a significant hazard to the neck muscles and surrounding support structures. Therefore, the purpose of this training manual is to provide F-16 pilots with guidance on neck injury prevention strategies and specific neck strengthening exercises. The information contained within this manual is not intended to improve or diagnose neck or spinal injuries. Rather, it is intended to provide general and preventative neck strengthening and stretching strategies. If physical symptoms of significant neck injury are present, seek medical guidance prior to following any of the neck strengthening or stretching exercise strategies recommended in this manual.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA571450

Entities

People

  • Bruce A. Wright
  • Reginald O'hara
  • Sean Sarsfield

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Body Regions
  • Connective Tissue
  • Flight
  • Flight Maneuvers
  • Government Procurement
  • Maneuvers
  • Muscles
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Pain
  • Skeletal Muscle
  • Spinal Column
  • Spine
  • Tissues
  • Training
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.