Questions from the Field http://hprc-online.org Articles researched and written by HPRC on performance in challenging environments daily 1 2011-01-07T19:18:35Z A pain in the neck—causes in helicopter and fighter pilots http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/a-pain-in-the-neck2014causes-in-helicopter-and-fighter-pilots Chronic and acute neck pain among pilots can affect the readiness and effectiveness of service men and women who take to the skies on a regular basis. Find out what is being done about the increasing occurrence of neck pain among military pilots of helicopters and fighter jets. No publisher Christy Minnick 2013-01-15T15:50:00Z HPRC Article The future of body armor http://hprc-online.org/physical-fitness/hprc-articles/the-future-of-body-armor Carrying heavy loads, notably body armor and equipment, is taking a toll on Warfighters. A recent report examines the issues related to reducing body armor weight while preserving safety. No publisher Christy Minnick 2012-10-11T01:17:22Z HPRC Article Preventing non-combat injuries is a must! http://hprc-online.org/physical-fitness/hprc-articles/preventing-non-combat-injuries-is-a-must Vast numbers of Warfighters remain non-deployable after being sent home early with non-combat orthopedic injuries. Commanders and researchers in the military are exploring preventive measures. No publisher Christy Minnick 2012-10-11T01:14:52Z HPRC Article What IS "heat illness"? http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/what-is-heat-illness Heat illness can vary from minor symptoms to life threatening conditions. Know the progression of signs and symptoms to prevent serious injury when exercising or performing in hot environments. No publisher Christy Minnick 2012-08-24T13:48:44Z HPRC Article Short-Duration Altitude Acclimatization http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/short-duration-altitude-acclimatization The effects of short-term altitude acclimatization are varied and include both cognitive and psychomotor components. No publisher Christy Minnick 2012-03-20T23:56:02Z HPRC Article High-Altitude Training Masks http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/high-altitude-training-masks Commercial devices are available that purportedly help a person acclimatize to high altitude while they are still training at normal atmospheric pressure, but their effectiveness is questionable. No publisher Christy Minnick 2011-06-09T20:12:36Z HPRC Article Intermittent Normobaric-Hypoxia Exposure Conditioning Program http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/is-an-intermittent-normobaric-hypoxia-exposure-conditioning-program-useful-for-improving-health-and-performance-at-high-altitudes Commercially-available normobaric hypoxic devices simulate altitude. Are they useful for improving health and performance at high altitudes? No publisher Christy Minnick 2011-06-09T19:40:00Z HPRC Article How can Warfighters prevent and manage altitude illness? http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/how-can-warfighters-prevent-and-manage-altitude-illness It is commonly believed that physical fitness can prevent acute mountain sickness, but this is a myth. No publisher Christy Minnick 2011-04-13T21:35:39Z HPRC Article How can heat acclimatization prevent heat illness? http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/how-can-heat-acclimatization-prevent-heat-illness Heat-related injuries are significant threats to the health and operational effectiveness of military members and their units. No publisher Daniel Harrison 2011-01-10T15:05:00Z HPRC Article EPO for altitude acclimitization http://hprc-online.org/environment/hprc-articles/will-epo-help-my-performance A look at the use of exogenous erythropoietin (EPO) for faster altitude acclimatization. No publisher Daniel Harrison 2011-01-10T14:45:00Z HPRC Article