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CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

In professional pilots, musculoskeletal problems consistently rank among the most common reasons for unfitness, both temporary and long term with the potential to create a flight safety risk due to distraction and performance decrements. 

While back pain is the single most important musculoskeletal problem in pilots, there are other types of musculoskeletal conditions that should be considered (e.g. those related to sporting injuries and home-based activities).

In Fitness to Fly, find

9 PRACTICAL WAYS TO REDUCE MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY RISKS:

1. Get active!

2. Build up levels of physical activity slowly, and warm up before undertaking sporting activities

3. Avoid exercise when feeling unwell

4. Adopt an ergonomically neutral posture

5. Keep your back straight and not twisted when lifting

6. Maintain a healthy weight

7. Take care to avoid accidents or falls

8. Stop smoking.

9. Sit less, move more - reduce risks from a sedentary lifestyle

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL

CHAPTER 3

THE IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION

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CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

In professional pilots, musculoskeletal problems consistently rank among the most common reasons for unfitness, both temporary and long term with the potential to create a flight safety risk due to distraction and performance decrements. 

While back pain is the single most important musculoskeletal problem in pilots, there are other types of musculoskeletal conditions that should be considered (e.g. those related to sporting injuries and home-based activities).

In Fitness to Fly, find

9 PRACTICAL WAYS TO REDUCE MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY RISKS:

1. Get active!

2. Build up levels of physical activity slowly, and warm up before undertaking sporting activities

3. Avoid exercise when feeling unwell

4. Adopt an ergonomically neutral posture

5. Keep your back straight and not twisted when lifting

6. Maintain a healthy weight

7. Take care to avoid accidents or falls

8. Stop smoking.

9. Sit less, move more - reduce risks from a sedentary lifestyle

PREVIEW OTHER CHAPTERS IN THIS BOOK

CHAPTER 1

UNDERSTANDING
CARDIOVASCULAR RISK

CHAPTER 2

HOW TO KEEP MENTALLY WELL

CHAPTER 3

IMPACT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH

CHAPTER 4

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CANCER

CHAPTER 5

HOW TO REDUCE YOUR HEALTH RISKS FROM MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY

CHAPTER 6

NUTRITION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

CHAPTER 7

SLEEP AND THE IMPACT OF MEDICAL CONDITIONS

CHAPTER 8

TRAVEL HEALTH

CHAPTER 9

HEARING AND VISION