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The aim is to investigate how high +Gz exposure affects neck pain and cervical kinematics in fighter pilots.

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High +Gz Flight Reduces Cervical 3D Kinematics and Increases Neck Pain in Fighter Pilots.

RLRene Lingscheid RNRoland Nuesse RRRobert Rein

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The aim is to investigate how high +Gz exposure affects neck pain and cervical kinematics in fighter pilots.
Analyzed effects of high +Gz exposure on neck pain and kinematics
Evaluated range of motion and stiffness in cervical movements
Assessed muscular overload conditions
Increased neck pain reported among fighter pilots after high +Gz exposure
Reduced range of motion and stiffness in cervical movements observed
Findings indicate a need for targeted neck conditioning programs

Abstract

High +Gz exposure and extreme head postures reduce range of motion and increase neck pain in fighter pilots. The stiffness decrease suggests a muscular mechanical overload. Findings support the need for targeted neck conditioning and real-time monitoring to mitigate injury risk to sustain operational readiness. Lingscheid R, Nuesse R, Rein R, Goell F, Albracht K, Braunstein B. High +Gz flight reduces cervical 3D kinematics and increases neck pain in fighter pilots. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026; 97(3):151-159.

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