Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 PurposeIncreasing the level of gravity passively on a centrifuge, should be equal to or even more beneficial not only to astronauts living in a microgravity environment but also to patients confined to bed.
Chrysoula Kourtidou-Papadeli +13 more
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Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2020 The purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of COVID-19 government-enforced shutdown measures on the training habits and perceptions of athletes. A web-based electronic survey was developed and distributed online to athletes.
Andrew R. Jagim +7 more
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Deconditioning in COVID-19 survivors with reduced exercise performance: A role for endothelial dysfunction? [PDF]
, 2022 Recent studies have reported an impaired exercise response at cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) during convalescence from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Ambrosino, Pasquale, Maniscalco, Mauro
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BMC Geriatrics, 2021 Background Restrictions introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased risk of deconditioning in the general population. No empirical evidence of this effect however has been gathered in people living with dementia.
Claudio Di Lorito +6 more
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Reversing the deconditioning effects of the pandemic in the elderly via telerehabilitation
Neurological Sciences and Neurophysiology, 2021 Objective: To investigate the effect of a structured home-based interactive telerehabilitation program on physical activity (PA) level, sleep, and quality of life (QoL) in older individuals who were in home confinement during the pandemic.
Melis Bagkur +3 more
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Bone Deconditioning During Partial Weight-Bearing in Rodents – A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
, 2022 Space agencies are preparing to send humans to the Moon (16% Earth's gravity) and Mars (38% Earth's gravity), however, there is limited evidence regarding the effects of hypogravity on the skeletal system.
De Martino, Enrico +6 more
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Rehabilitation assisted by Space technology—A SAHC approach in immobilized patients—A case of stroke
Frontiers in Physiology, 2023 Introduction: The idea behind the presentation of this case relates to utilizing space technology in earth applications with mutual benefit for both patients confined to bed and astronauts.
Chrysoula Kourtidou-Papadeli +15 more
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A Reappraisal of the Deconditioning Hypothesis in Low Back Pain: Evidence from a Triumvirate of Research Methods on Specific Lumbar Extensor Deconditioning [PDF]
, 2014 Objective:‘Disuse’ and ‘Deconditioning’ in relation to low back pain (LBP) are terms often used interchangeably. Discussions of ‘disuse’ refer to general physical inactivity, which evidence suggests does not differ between symptomatic and asymptomatic ...
Bruce-Low, Stewart +5 more
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Falls and Fall-Prevention in Older Persons: Geriatrics Meets Spaceflight!
Frontiers in Physiology, 2017 This paper provides a general overview of key physiological consequences of microgravity experienced during spaceflight and of important parallels and connections to the physiology of aging.
Nandu Goswami, Nandu Goswami
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Hospital Associated Deconditioning: A System-Thinking Solution to Promoting Incidental Patient Movement [PDF]
, 2023 Hospital associated deconditioning is a syndrome predicted by inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and maladaptive sleep and dietary behaviours. There have been a range of interventions and programmes which have attempted to modify the behaviours predicting ...
Andrew Brinkley +2 more
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