Microgravity and the intervertebral disc: The impact of space conditions on the biomechanics of the spine

Microgravity and the intervertebral disc: The impact of space conditions on the biomechanics of the spine

The environmental conditions to which astronauts and other military pilots are subjected represent a unique example for understanding and studying the biomechanical events that regulate the functioning of the human body. In particular, microgravity has shown a significant impact on various biologica...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Marfia, Laura Guarnaccia, Stefania Elena Navone, Antonella Ampollini, Melissa Balsamo, Francesca Benelli, Chiara Gaudino, Emanuele Garzia, Claudia Fratocchi, Claudia Di Murro, Gianfranco Kim Ligarotti, Carmelo Campanella, Angelo Landolfi, Pietro Perelli, Marco Locatelli, Giuseppe Ciniglio Appiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
microgravity
intervertebral disc
disc degeneration
low back pain
space
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1124991/full

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