Report describes physiological effects of prolonged bed rest. Rest for periods of 24 hours or longer deconditions body to some extent; healing proceeds simultaneously with deconditioning. Report provides details on shifts in fluid electrolytes and loss of lean body mass, which comprises everything in body besides fat - that is, water, muscle, and bone. Based on published research.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Physiology Of Prolonged Bed Rest


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1991-03-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Effects of prolonged bed rest

    Birkhead, N. C. / Blizzard, J. J. / Haupt, G. J. et al. | NTRS | 1964


    Deconditioning Under Prolonged, Repeated Bed Rest

    Sandler, Harold / Popp, Richard L. / Harrison, Donald C. | NTRS | 1992


    Effects Of Exercise During Prolonged Bed Rest

    Arnaud, S. / Berry, P / Cohen, M. et al. | NTRS | 1992