Neuromuscular adaptations during long-term bed rest (original) (raw)

This research addresses the neuromuscular adaptations resulting from long-term bed rest, a simulation of spaceflight conditions. It emphasizes the physiological changes that occur in the neuromuscular system, primarily due to the absence of gravitational load, leading to muscular atrophy and altered muscle function. The study employs a longitudinal approach to investigate the time course of these changes, aiming to inform countermeasures to mitigate neuromuscular deconditioning in both bed rest and spaceflight scenarios.