PubMed · 11537944
Microgravity effects on "postural" muscle activity patterns.
Abstract
Changes in neuromuscular activation patterns associated with movements made in microgravity can contribute to muscular atrophy. Using EMG to monitor "postural" muscles, it was found that free floating arm flexions made in microgravity were not always preceded by neuromuscular activation patterns normally observed during movements made in unit gravity. Additionally, manipulation of foot sensory input during microgravity arm flexion impacted upon anticipatory postural muscle activation.
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C S Layne, B S Spooner. 1994. Microgravity effects on "postural" muscle activity patterns.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0273-1177(94)90427-8
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