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Spaceflight and sport science: Physiological monitoring and countermeasures for the astronaut–athlete on Mars exploration missions

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Long‐duration spaceflight impacts essentially every system in the human body, resulting in multisystem deconditioning that might impair the health and performance of crewmembers, particularly on long‐duration exploration missions to Mars. In this review, we apply the sport science model of athlete monitoring, testing and training to astronauts;
Luke DeVirgiliis, Nicholas J. Goode, Kurt W. McDowell, Kirk L. English, Robert Novo, Virina Botros, Ginika Agwu, Jessica M. Scott, Lori L. Ploutz‐Snyder   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blood flow restriction: The acute effects of body tilting and reduced gravity analogues on limb occlusion pressure

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Blood flow restriction (BFR) has been identified as a potential countermeasure to mitigate physiological deconditioning during spaceflight. Guidelines recommend that tourniquet pressure be prescribed relative to limb occlusion pressure (LOP); however, it is unclear whether body tilting or reduced gravity analogues influence LOP.
Patrick Swain, Nick Caplan, Luke Hughes
wiley   +1 more source

Test–retest reliability of Doppler ultrasound‐based leg blood flow assessments during exercise in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Doppler ultrasound may be used to assess leg blood flow (Q̇leg${{\dot{Q}}_{{\mathrm{leg}}}}$), but the reliability of this method remains unexplored in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), where between‐subject variability may be larger than healthy due to peripheral vascular changes.
Milan Mohammad, Jacob P. Hartmann, Amalie B. Andersen, Helene L. Hartmeyer, Ulrik W. Iepsen, Ronan M. G. Berg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The modified Borg cycle strength test (mBCST): Feasibility and physiological response in people with COPD and healthy older adults

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Accurate prescription of supramaximal exercise requires exercise tests covering the intensity domain between maximal aerobic and peak power output. All‐out tests are commonly used for this objective but are considered challenging for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to the extreme physiological demand.
Jana De Brandt, Johan Jakobsson, Mattias Hedlund, Thomas Sandström, André Nyberg   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hypogravity simulation using the Variable Gravity Suspension System: A technical report

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Human movement has evolved within Earth's gravitational environment (1 g; −9.81 m s−2). Future human exploration of terrestrial bodies, including the Moon (0.17 g; −1.62 m s−2) and Mars (0.38 g; −3.71 m s−2), will require astronauts to live and work within reduced gravitational environments (hypogravity).
Patrick Swain, Anthony Swain, Filipa Santos, Luke Hughes, Kirsty Lindsay, Ishbel Lomax, Claire Bruce‐Martin, Nick Caplan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blood flow restriction exercise during microgravity exposure in parabolic flight

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract This case report evaluates whether it is possible to perform blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise during exposure to microgravity. The objectives were three‐fold: (1) to determine if a personalised tourniquet system (PTS) hardware technology performs nominally and enables BFR exercise in microgravity; (2) to determine if BFR augments the ...
Yannick Laflamme, Etienne Chassé, Luke Hughes   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Limited musculoskeletal benefits of artificial gravity combined with cycling during bed rest: Results from the BRACE study

Experimental Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract Prolonged exposure to microgravity, simulated via 6° head‐down tilt bed rest (HDT), induces musculoskeletal deconditioning and negatively impacts body composition. This study evaluated whether a combination of aerobic exercise with artificial gravity (AG) offers superior protection in comparison to exercise alone.
Mirko Mandić, Tommy R. Lundberg, Jean‐Pol Frippiat, Adam C. McDonnell, Igor B. Mekjavić, Marie‐Pierre Bareille, Rebecca Billette de Villemeur, Rodrigo Fernandez‐Gonzalo   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence, Severity and Impact of Foot Pain in 419 Pregnant Participants: The Queensland Family Cohort Study

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, Volume 19, Issue 1, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Many hormonal, anatomical and biomechanical changes occur during pregnancy that may contribute to lower limb musculoskeletal dysfunction, including foot pain. Previous international studies have reported variable rates of foot pain in this population, but there is a lack of prospective longitudinal investigations.
J. Raquel Fontes, Melinda M. Franettovich Smith, Felix Leung, Vicki L. Clifton, Julie Hides, M. Dilani Mendis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a Grasshopper‐Leg‐Inspired Back‐Type Exoskeleton for the Reduction of Muscle Activation During Stoop Activities

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 2, Page 739-760, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Farmers frequently suffer from musculoskeletal disorders, particularly lower back pain (LBP), mainly due to occupational ergonomic factors such as repetitive stooping and lifting. This study proposes using an exoskeleton to reduce LBP risk by providing external torque to the hip joints.
Dang Khanh Linh Le, Wei Chih Lin
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of end-effector robot training on lower limb motor function and balance in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

Front Neurol
Lou Z, Wang F, Guan D, Hu Z, Wei C, Zhang X.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source