Bruyère Research Institute
Evaluating the use of artificial gravity to counter the risk of Achilles tendon rupture following prolonged bedrest and spaceflight — The Achilles tendon is critical to walking, yet can be impaired after long period of immobility or lack of gravity, in space or on earth. Our study aims to investigate whether artificial gravity can reduce the effect from lack of gravity on the Achilles tendon, and explore whether male or female respond differently to artificial gravity.