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Human Locomotion under Reduced Gravity Conditions: Biomechanical and Neurophysiological Considerations
Joint Authors
Sylos-Labini, Francesca
Lacquaniti, Francesco
Ivanenko, Yuri P.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Reduced gravity offers unique opportunities to study motor behavior.
This paper aims at providing a review on current issues of the known tools and techniques used for hypogravity simulation and their effects on human locomotion.
Walking and running rely on the limb oscillatory mechanics, and one way to change its dynamic properties is to modify the level of gravity.
Gravity has a strong effect on the optimal rate of limb oscillations, optimal walking speed, and muscle activity patterns, and gait transitions occur smoothly and at slower speeds at lower gravity levels.
Altered center of mass movements and interplay between stance and swing leg dynamics may challenge new forms of locomotion in a heterogravity environment.
Furthermore, observations in the lack of gravity effects help to reveal the intrinsic properties of locomotor pattern generators and make evident facilitation of nonvoluntary limb stepping.
In view of that, space neurosciences research has participated in the development of new technologies that can be used as an effective tool for gait rehabilitation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sylos-Labini, Francesca& Lacquaniti, Francesco& Ivanenko, Yuri P.. 2014. Human Locomotion under Reduced Gravity Conditions: Biomechanical and Neurophysiological Considerations. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016358
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sylos-Labini, Francesca…[et al.]. Human Locomotion under Reduced Gravity Conditions: Biomechanical and Neurophysiological Considerations. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016358
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sylos-Labini, Francesca& Lacquaniti, Francesco& Ivanenko, Yuri P.. Human Locomotion under Reduced Gravity Conditions: Biomechanical and Neurophysiological Considerations. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1016358
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1016358