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P Froom, J Barzilay, Y Caine

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
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    Helicopter pilots report more in-flight low back pain (LBP) than other pilots. However, all pilot groups show similar rates of LBP unrelated to flying, indicating no increased risk for helicopter pilots.

    Area of Science:

    • Aerospace Medicine
    • Occupational Health
    • Musculoskeletal Disorders

    Background:

    • Low back pain (LBP) is a common issue among aviation professionals.
    • Different aircraft types may impose unique physical stresses on pilots, potentially influencing LBP prevalence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of low back pain (LBP) in different pilot groups.
    • To compare LBP incidence during flight and LBP history unrelated to flight across fighter, transport, and helicopter pilots.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire-based survey was administered to 373 fighter pilots, 165 transport pilots, and 264 helicopter pilots.
    • Data collected included LBP experienced during flight and a history of LBP not associated with flight duties.

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    Main Results:

    • Helicopter pilots reported significantly higher rates of in-flight LBP (34.5%) compared to fighter (12.9%) and transport pilots (5.1%).
    • The prevalence of LBP history unassociated with flight was similar across groups: helicopter pilots (26.5%), transport pilots (31.5%), and fighter pilots (25.2%).

    Conclusions:

    • While helicopter pilots experience more LBP during flight, this does not translate to a higher risk of developing LBP unrelated to their flying duties.
    • Occupational health strategies may need to address in-flight discomfort for helicopter pilots specifically, but overall LBP risk appears comparable across pilot types.