The effects of 12 weeks of functional strength training on muscle strength, volume and activity upon exposure to elevated G_z forces in high-performance aircraft personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technological advancements in modern military and acrobatic jet planes have resulted in extraordinary psychophysiological loads being exerted upon flying personnel, including inducing neck and back pain. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of 12 weeks of functional strength training on 1) the volume and strength of the neck and shoulder muscles and 2) muscular activity upon exposure to helmets of different masses and elevated G_z forces in a long-arm centrifuge in high-performance aircraft personnel.

Methods

Eighteen participants underwent 12 weeks of functional strength training (n = 12) or the control protocol (n = 6) without additional strength training. Pre- and post-intervention tests included evaluations of isometric strength of th

SUBMITTER: Rausch M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7901111 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature