Space Adaptation Back Pain: A Retrospective Study | Zendy

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Space Adaptation Back Pain: A Retrospective Study

Author(s) -

Eric Kerstman,

Richard A. Scheuring,

Matt G. Barnes,

Tyson B. DeKorse,

L. Saile

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

aviation space and environmental medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1943-4448

pISSN - 0095-6562

DOI - 10.3357/asem.2876.2012

Subject(s) - spaceflight , back pain , medicine , physical therapy , low back pain , analgesic , epidemiology , treadmill , physical medicine and rehabilitation , anesthesia , alternative medicine , pathology , engineering , aerospace engineering

Back pain is frequently reported by astronauts during the early phase of spaceflight as they adapt to microgravity. The epidemiology of space adaptation back pain has not been well defined. This study aims to develop a case definition of space adaptation back pain, determine its incidence, and assess the effectiveness of available treatments.

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