Deconditioning and Reconditioning (Earth Space Institute Book Series on Public and Private Sector Interest in Space.)

Deconditioning is an integrated physiological response of the body to a reduction in metabolic rate, that is, to a reduction in energy use or in exercise level. Deconditioning and Reconditioning presents selected background information on the many aspects of ground-based and in-flight physiological research and applications. This multi-author volume emphasizes human research programs on prolonged bed rest, immersion and confinement studies simulating conditions of space flight, as well as data from humans in space. Consolidating this research, chapters cover the psycho-sociological aspects of confinement deconditioning, the effects of deconditioning and reconditioning on aerobic power, thermoregulation during deconditioning, and practical applications. Deconditioning Is An Integrated Physiological Response Of The Body To A Reduction In Metabolic Rate. This Multi-author Volume Presents Selected Background Information On The Many Aspects Of Ground-based And In-flight Physiological Research And Applications, With An Emphasis On Human Research Programs On Prolonged Bed Rest, Immersion And Confinement Studies Simulating Conditions Of Space Flight As Well As Data From Humans In Space. Consolidating This Research, Chapters Cover The Psycho-sociological Aspects Of Confinement Deconditioning, Effects Of Deconditioning And Reconditioning On Aerobic Power, Thermoregulation During Deconditioning, And More Regarding Relevant Applications.--book Jacket. Psycho-sociological Aspects Of Confinement Deconditioning / Gro M. Sandal, Ragnar Vaernes, And Holger Ursin -- Effects Of Deconditioning And Reconditioning On Aerobic Power / Victor A. Convertino -- Physiological Consequences Of Deconditioning In Physically Active Populations / James E. Graves, Lori L. Ploutz-snyder, And Michael L. Pollock -- Immobilization And Disuse Muscular Atrophy / Shawn R. Simonson -- Free Radical Processes In Conditioning And Deconditioning / Jozef Kedziora -- Water Immersion Deconditioning In Medicine / Andrzej Wiecek, Michal Nowicki, Anf Franciszek Kokot -- Brittle Bones Of Deconditioning / Helmut G. Hinghofer-szalkay -- Bed Rest Muscular Atrophy / John E. Greenleaf -- Bed Rest And Orthostatic-hypotensive Intolerance / Suzanne M. Schneider -- Thermoregulation During Deconditioning / Suzanne M. Schneider And John E. Greenleaf. Edited By John E. Greenleaf. Earth Space Institute--cover. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Deconditioning, the physiological response to reduced activity, involves psychological changes that may contribute to further inactivity by means of positive feedback; the resulting changes in the musculoskeletal system may be an important cause of the frequent complaints and sickness certifications concerning muscle pain (Ursin et al., 1993).