No. of views : (4086)
Yoga helps astronauts fight against spinal stiffness
Posted on: 31/Oct/2016 4:20:12 PM
A new study that was conducted on NASA crew members says that yoga may help fight spinal stiffness and reduced mobility suffered by astronauts during prolonged spaceflight. The study was conducted by researchers from the University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine in the US. The study was published in the journal Spine.
Say the researchers, These findings run counter to the current scientific thinking about the effects of microgravity on disc swelling. The findings suggest possible preventive steps to reduce the spinal effects of spaceflight. Core-strengthening exercises, like those recommended for patients with back pain on Earth, might be a useful addition to the astronaut exercise training programme. Yoga might be another promising approach, especially for addressing spinal stiffness and reduced mobility. It is information like this that could provide helpful information needed to support longer space missions, such as a manned mission to Mars.
Post your requirement - We will connect with the right vendor or service provider
