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And here it is... footage of our #BloodFlowRestrictionExercise experiment with @SpaceX #Fram2 the first ever BFR exercise in microgravity performed by the @framonauts while orbiting the Earth in space!
An important step for the development of BFR as an exercise countermeasure for spaceflight, as we demonstrate that it is possible to automatically measure limb occlusion pressure and auto-regulate target pressure to perform BFR exercise in microgravity, where astronaut's physiology and blood flow behaves differently in the absence of gravity. Huge thanks to @SpaceX for qualifying and flying the Delfi Personalised Tourniquet System for Spaceflight (PTSS) for BFR and our experiment, and to the @framonauts for completing the experiment.
This is just the beginning.
@NUaerospacemed @nickcaplan23 @NorthumbriaUni @NUSportEx @SpaceX @sheffhallamuni @spacegovuk @esascience @NASA_Johnson @csa_asc
An important step for the development of BFR as an exercise countermeasure for spaceflight, as we demonstrate that it is possible to automatically measure limb occlusion pressure and auto-regulate target pressure to perform BFR exercise in microgravity, where astronaut's physiology and blood flow behaves differently in the absence of gravity. Huge thanks to @SpaceX for qualifying and flying the Delfi Personalised Tourniquet System for Spaceflight (PTSS) for BFR and our experiment, and to the @framonauts for completing the experiment.
This is just the beginning.
@NUaerospacemed @nickcaplan23 @NorthumbriaUni @NUSportEx @SpaceX @sheffhallamuni @spacegovuk @esascience @NASA_Johnson @csa_asc
Another fun (and active!) series of experiments on our @framonauts mission.
Project: Efficient Exercise 💪🏻
Question: How can we a) shorten necessary exercise time and b) develop a portable device for use in space?
Fun facts:
- We tested blood flow restriction (BFR) training with a compact resistance device
- BFR limits blood return from muscles, simulating high-load workouts using much lighter weights
- This causes micro-damage in muscle tissue (similar to regular intense exercise) triggering growth and repair
- In microgravity, regular exercise is essential to prevent muscle atrophy and bone density loss
- Astronauts currently exercise 2+ hours a day - our goal is to reduce that without losing benefits.
- The tested device is lightweight, portable, and could save valuable time and space onboard missions
Institutes: Northumbria University, Sheffield Hallam University
Find the full list of projects here: f2.com/research.pdf
#fram2
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