NASA NTRS · 20080009737
Foot Reaction Forces during Long Duration Space Flight
Abstract
Musculoskeletal changes, particularly in the lower extremities, are an established consequence of long-duration space flight despite exercise countermeasures. It is widely believed that disuse and reduction in load bearing are key to these physiological changes, but no quantitative data characterizing the on-orbit movement environments currently exist. Here we present data from the Foot Experiment (E318) regarding astronaut activity on the ground and on-orbit during typical days from 4 International Space Station (ISS) crew members who flew during increments 6, 8, 11, and 12.
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Gopalakrishnan, R., Rice, A. J., Genc, K. O., Maender, C. C., Kuklis, M. M., Humphreys, B., Cavanagh, P. R.. 2008-02-04. Foot Reaction Forces during Long Duration Space Flight. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20080009737
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