Night vision Goggle-induced neck pain in military helicopter aircrew: A literature review

摘要

Neck pain occurs at a signifi cant rate in The military helicopter community. It is often attributed to The use of night vision goggles (NVG) and to a number of additional factors such as anthropometrics, posture, vibration, mission length, physical fi tness, and helmet fi t or load. A number of research studies have addressed many aspects of this epidemic, but an up-to-date and comprehensive review of The literature is not currently available. This paper reviews The spinal anatomy in general and Then summarizes what is known about The incidence and prevalence of neck injuries, how The operational environments and equipment may contribute to These injuries, and what can be done to address Them from a prevention and/or rehabilitation perspective.