Biomechanical aspects of gravitational training of the astronauts before the flight
Laputin, A.N.
Journal of Gravitational Physiology a Journal of the International Society for Gravitational Physiology 4(2): P139-P140
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1077-9248 PMID: 11540681 Document Number: 470941
Researchers tested a hypothesis that astronauts can become more proficient in training for tasks during space flight by training in a high gravity suit. Computer image analysis of movements, tensodynamography, and myotonometry were used to analyze movement in the hypergravity suit, muscle response, and other biomechanical factors. Results showed that training in the hypergravity suit improved the biomechanics of motor performance.