Publications by authors named "Nikolaos Kantouris"
It is not known whether different gait modes, or movement patterns, at the same speed elicit differences in muscle oxygen oxygenation, expressed as muscle oxygen saturation (SmO). Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the oxygenation of two leg muscles (vastus lateralis and gastrocnemius medialis), as well as the heart rate, respiratory gases, and blood lactate between two gait modes (walking and running) of the same speed and duration. Ten men walked and ran for 30 min each at 7 km/h in a random, counterbalanced order.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe idea behind the presentation of this case relates to utilizing space technology in earth applications with mutual benefit for both patients confined to bed and astronauts. Deconditioning and the progressiveness of skeletal muscle loss in the absence of adequate gravity stimulus have been of physiological concern. A robust countermeasure to muscle disuse is still a challenge for both immobilized patients and astronauts in long duration space missions.
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- Short-arm human centrifugation (SAHC) is suggested as a new treatment to help individuals with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis by using artificial gravity for physical rehabilitation.* -
- A 4-week training program with SAHC showed improvements in cardiovascular health, muscle oxygen use, and brain wave activity, indicating positive physical and neurological changes.* -
- The study's findings support the idea that SAHC could reduce disability and enhance balance in multiple sclerosis patients, paving the way for more rigorous future research.*