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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) or pain episodes in military aircrew (i.e., fighter pilots, helicopter pilots, and rear crew) are prevalent in the cervical and thoracic regions. 22 , 23 , 26 About every other aircrew member reports pain in the cervical region. 22 , 23 , 27 Also, pain in the thoracic region has begun to receive attention in the literature. 22 , 26 The high prevalence of pain may have a pernicious effect on flight performance, safety, and operational readiness among military aircrew. 10