Making Injury Prevention a HABIT: First-Of-Its-Kind Virtual CNATRA App to Aid in Head, Back Injury Prevention.

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  • Author(s): Owens, Anne
  • Source:
    Naval Aviation News. Spring2024, Vol. 106 Issue 2, p22-25. 4p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      BACK injuries; PREVENTION of injury; HABIT; MOBILE apps; PUBLIC officers; NECK muscles
    • Abstract:
      The article highlights the U.S. Chief of Naval Air Training's (CNATRA) implementation of the HABIT program, a first-of-its-kind virtual injury prevention initiative aimed at reducing neck and back injuries among U.S. naval aviators. Topics discussed include the development of specialized exercises and stretches, the use of the Navy App Locker for accessible training, and the integration of injury prevention into the flight routine to enhance long-term pilot health.