Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
Year : 2013, Volume : 7, Issue : 4
First page : ( 62) Last page : ( 66)
Print ISSN : 0973-5666. Online ISSN : 0973-5674.
Article DOI : 10.5958/j.0973-5674.7.4.123

Exercise Training for Astronauts - A Review

Kale Sneha R¹, Master Hiral S^1,*, Verma Chhaya V², Shetye Jaimala², Surkar Swati³, Mehta Amita²

¹B.P.Th, Seth G.S.M.C. and KEM Hospital

²MSc, Physiotherapy, Seth G.S.M.C. and KEM Hospital

³B.P.Th, M.P.Th, Seth G.S.M.C. and KEM Hospital

*Corresponding author: Hiral S Master, 402, Valentine Bldg, Plot no. 766, 4th Floor, 5th Road, Khar west. Mumbai - 400052, Phone Number: 09821690282, Email id.: hiralmaster21@gmail.com

Online published on 25 November, 2013.

Abstract

The weightless environment of space imposes specific physiologic adaptations on healthy astronauts. On return to Earth, these adaptations manifest as physical impairments that necessitate a period of rehabilitation. Major post flight impairments requiring rehabilitation intervention include orthostatic intolerance, bone demineralization, muscular atrophy and neurovestibular symptoms. This paper will review and discuss existing space rehabilitation plans for major postflight impairments.

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Keywords

Exercise Training, Astronauts, Microgravity.

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