Long-duration bed rest is widely employed to simulate the effects of microgravity on various
physiological systems, especially for studies of bone, muscle, and the cardiovascular …

Whilst exposure to vibration is traditionally regarded as perilous, recent research has
focussed on potential benefits. Here, the physical principles of forced oscillations are …

Objective: Immobilization and subsequent weakness are consequences of critical illness.
Despite the theoretical advantages of physical therapy to address this problem, it has not …

As human space exploration advances to establish a permanent presence beyond the Low
Earth Orbit (LEO) with NASA's Artemis mission, researchers are striving to understand and …

PURPOSE: Field study, cross-sectional study to measure the posture and sEMG of the
lumbar spine during office work for a better understanding of the lumbar spine within such …

Previous investigations reported enhanced osseous parameters subsequent to
administration of whole body vibration (WBV). While the efficacy of WBV continues to be …

Abstract Space flight is a new experience for humans. Humans adapt if not perfectly, rather
well to life without gravity. There is a reductive remodeling of the musculo-skeletal system …

Whole‐body vibration training is a method for muscle strengthening that is increasingly used
in a variety of clinical situations. Key descriptors of vibration devices include the frequency …

Purpose Recent work showed an increased risk of cervical and lumbar intervertebral disc
(IVD) herniations in astronauts. The European Space Agency asked the authors to advise on …

Study Design. Prospective longitudinal study. Objective. To evaluate the effect of bed-rest on
the lumbar musculature and soft-tissues. Summary of Background Data. Earlier work has …