Musculoskeletal changes in a microgravity environment

Authors

  • Leandro Emílio Nascimento Santos Esquadrão de Saúde de Lagoa Santa (ES-LS) – Hospital Felício Rocho – Belo Horizonte/MG – Brasil.
  • Robinson Esteves Pires Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) – Hospital Felício Rocho – Belo Horizonte/MG – Brasil
  • Cláudia Sousa Antunes Universidade da Força Aérea (UNIFA) – Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brasil
  • Ricardo Gakiya Kanashiro Diretoria de Saúde da Aeronáutica (DIRSA) – Rio de Janeiro/RJ – Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22480/revunifa.2020.33.281

Keywords:

Astronauts, Microgravity, Musculoskeletal system, Space flight

Abstract

The astronaut is an individual who works in a hostile microgravity environment. This abnormal environment changes human physiology in virtually all organ systems. The musculoskeletal system has clinical repercussions that can extend even after the space mission. Knowing the changes in the musculoskeletal system to act before,
during and after the space flight is essential, since bone hypotrophy can remain years after returning to Earth Medical intervention aims to reduce the risks of health problems related to the musculoskeletal system. The
aim of this study is to perform a bibliographic review to identify musculoskeletal changes in the microgravity environment and to describe prevention and treatment
measures during and after aerospace travel.

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Published

2020-06-30

How to Cite

SANTOS, L. E. N.; PIRES, R. E.; ANTUNES, C. S.; KANASHIRO, R. G. Musculoskeletal changes in a microgravity environment. The Journal of the University of the Air Force , Rio de Janeiro, v. 33, n. 1, 2020. DOI: 10.22480/revunifa.2020.33.281. Disponível em: https://revistaeletronica.fab.mil.br/index.php/reunifa/article/view/281. Acesso em: 19 may. 2024.

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