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Muscle Deoxygenation Causes Muscle FatigueMuscle fatigue is a common musculoskeletal disorder in the work place, and may be a harbinger for more disabling cumulative trauma disorders. Although the cause of fatigue is multifactorial, reduced blood flow and muscle oxygenation may be the primary factor in causing muscle fatigue during low intensity muscle exertion. Muscle fatigue is defined as a reduction in muscle force production, and also occurs among astronauts who are subjected to postural constraints while performing lengthy, repetitive tasks. The objectives of this research are to: 1) develop an objective tool to study the role of decreased muscle oxygenation on muscle force production, and 2) to evaluate muscle fatigue during prolonged glovebox work.
Document ID
20000020599
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Murthy, G.
(California Univ. Berkeley, CA United States)
Hargens, A. R.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA United States)
Lehman, S.
(California Univ. Berkeley, CA United States)
Rempel, D.
(California Univ. Berkeley, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1999
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the First Biennial Space Biomedical Investigators' Workshop
Subject Category
Aerospace Medicine
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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