Microgravity’s effect on the skeletal muscle: muscular adaptations and therapeutic intervention
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Microgravity, Skeletal muscle, Atrophy, ExerciseAbstract
Introduction – The increased microgravity exposition time raised the need for training programs to avoid muscle and tendinous deconditioning. Objectives – To identify the deconditioning patterns and to identify and describe the training programs used for its prevention during and after microgravity exposure. Methods – This literature review is based on a search conducted via MEDLINE/PubMed and PEDro using the following search words: “spaceflight rehabilitation”, “spaceflight muscle”, “microgravity muscle” and "bed rest muscle”. The search was followed by an article selection. Results – The studies reveal a differential exposure phenomenon for which the training programs reviewed are partly effective. Conclusion – According to the literature, high-intensity low volume resistance programs with specific exercises are more appropriate to address the deconditioning problem.
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