Hardware Evaluation of the Horizontal Exercise Fixture with Weight StackHEF with weight stack seems to be a very sturdy and reliable exercise device that should function well in a bed rest training setting. A few improvements should be made to both the hardware and software to improve usage efficiency, but largely, this evaluation has demonstrated HEF's robustness. The hardware offers loading to muscles, bones, and joints, potentially sufficient to mitigate the loss of muscle mass and bone mineral density during long-duration bed rest campaigns. With some minor modifications, the HEF with weight stack equipment provides the best currently available means of performing squat, heel raise, prone row, bench press, and hip flexion/extension exercise in a supine orientation.
Document ID
20100017350
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Newby, Nate (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Leach, Mark (JES Tech Houston, TX, United States)
Fincke, Renita (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)
Sharp, Carwyn (Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group Houston, TX, United States)