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This Physical Therapist Keeps Fighter Pilots From Being Grounded

Captain Michelle Jílek is active duty in USAF and partially embedded with fighter squadrons. She specializes in G induced  injuries in the spine.

I take care of fighter pilots who have spinal injuries from sustaining high Gs in aircraft. I am there for them before and after flights and help with preventative care. I have specially designed strengthening programs just for them that I have developed.

* We talk:* Global air superiority* Spine Health* Embedded care in the military

Check out an article about Captain Jílek here: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2017872/fit-to-fight-one-fighter-wing-at-a-time/