Foreword
Introduction
Results
References
List of Acronyms
Abstract
Methods
Discussion
Acknowledgements
List Figures / Tables

List of Figures and Tables

Figure1 iRED system
Figure 2 Exercises
Figure 3 Data acquisition system
Figure 4 MRI images
Figure 5 DEXA images
Figure 6 Pre-training 1RM
Figure 7 Training intensities
Figure 8 Training ROM
Figure 9 Training REPS
Figure 10 1RM overview
Figure 11 ROM comparison
Figure 12 DEXA lumbar spine
Figure 13 DEXA hip
Figure 14 DEXA legs
Figure 15 DEXA whole body
Figure 16 DEXA legs and WB BC
Figure 17 Squat training overview
 
Table 1 Subject baseline characteristics
Table 2 Overview of groups
Table 3 Training compliance
Table 4 Injury reports
Table 5 CRES and AUG overview
Table 6 MRI muscle volume

Foreword
Abstract
Acknowledgements

List of Acronyms
Introduction
Musculoskeletal Deconditioning during Space Flight
Muscular Deconditioning

Skeletal Deconditioning
Risk of Deconditioning
Countermeasures
Aims of the Study
Methods

Subjects
Bruce Treadmill Screening
Training Equipment
The Exercises
The Movement
1RM Sessions
16-week Training Protocol
Missed Sessions
TVIS (Treadmill Vibration Isolation System) Series Bungees
Mid- and Post-training Testing
Data Acquisition Equipment
Calibration Procedures 7
Load Cell Calibration
Linear Encoder Calibration
iRED Calibration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA)
Statistical Analysis
Results

Subject Characteristics
Pre-training One Repetition Maximum (1RM)
Training Data 7
Range of Motion (ROM)
Repetitions (REPS)
Training Compliance
Hardware Failure, CRES, AUG and ROM
CRES Mode
Augmentation Mode
Range of Motion
Mid-, and Post-training 1RM Sessions
Bone mineral Content and Density
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Discussion

Main Findings
Background
Special Characteristics of Elastomer Training
Training Protocol
The Exercises
Squat
Deadlift
Heel Raise
Free Weight Results
Changes in Strength
Changes in Muscle
Changes in Bone
IRED3 Results
Changes in Strength
Changes in Muscle
Changes in Bone
iRED6 Results
Changes in Strength
Changes in Muscle
Changes in Bone
Limitations of the Study
Subjects vs Astronauts
Increased Risk of Injury
Resistance Training in Micro-Gravity
Eccentric Contractions
Limitations of the Protocol
Limitations of Available Data Future Developments
References

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