Seth G.S.M.C. and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
*Corresponding author: Hiral S Master, B.P.Th, 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 16 May, 2013.
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.
Exercise Training, Astronauts, Microgravity
