Deconditioning and Reconditioning (Earth Space Institute Book Series on Public and Private Sector Interest in Space.)
Publisher: CRC
Published: February 11, 2004
Language: eng
Number of pages: 200
ISBN-13: 9780415306508
First sentence: Deconditioning, the physiological response to reduced activity, involves psychological changes that may contribute to further inactivity by means of positive feedback; the resulting changes in the musculoskeletal system may be an important cause of the frequent complaints and sickness certifications concerning muscle pain (Ursin et al., 1993).