PT in Astronaut
PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ASTRONAUT INTRODUCTION ▪ Astronauts are the unique population of physically and mentally fit individuals who have to travel from gravity to microgravity and back to the gravity. ▪ Microgravity is an environment in which body experiences less or no gravitational force. ▪ Astronauts in space undergo similar physiological adaptations as seen in senile bed ridden patient or those seen with detraining in athletes. ▪ And these effects of microgravity adversely affects astronaut’s fitness & interfere with space mission activities. ▪ A well planned exercise training program is essential to prevent these adverse effects while in space & to regain fitness post flight. OBJECTIVE •To expertise in the rare field of physiotherapy. •To gain the knowledge about the effects of microgravity in Astronaut in order to plan the best exercise programme. •To maintain the health of Astronaut before , during and after flight to safely car...