| Autor: |
EVETTS, SIMON N., CAPLAN, NICK, DEBUSE, DOROTHÉE, LAMBRECHT, GUNDA, DAMANN, VOLKER, PETERSEN, NORA, HIDES, JULIE |
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Aviation, Space & Environmental Medicine; Jul2014, Vol. 85 Issue 7, p764-765, 2p |
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Long-duration exposure to the space environment causes physical adaptations that are deleterious to optimal functioning on Earth. Postmission rehabilitation traditionally concentrates on regaining general muscle strength, neuromuscular control, and lumbo-pelvic stability. A particular problem is muscle imbalance caused by the hypertrophy of the flexor and atrophy of the extensor and local lumbo-pelvic muscles, increasing the risk of post-mission injury. A method currently used in European human spaceflight to aid post-mission recovery involves a motor control approach, focusing initially on teaching voluntary contraction of specific lumbo-pelvic muscles and optimizing spinal position, progressing to functional retraining in weight bearing positions. An alternative approach would be to use a Functional Readaptive Exercise Device to appropriately recruit this musculature, thus complementing current rehabilitation programs. Advances in post-mission recovery of this nature may both improve astronaut healthcare and aid terrestrial healthcare through more effective treatment of low back pain and accelerated post bed rest rehabilitation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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