Moving through fluids
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Moving through fluids
Hum Perf Extrem Environ.
1997 Jun.
Abstract
NASA: Researchers tested the biomechanics and energetic cost of locomotion in simulated partial gravity using an underwater treadmill/ballast system designed to allow the subject to mover his/her limbs through the water without noticeable translation or center of gravity alterations. Biomechanics force measurements from the embedded force platform in the underwater treadmill indicate a significant reduction in peak force for a decrease in loading level from full body weight to partial loading underwater.
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