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

The Artemis II astronauts, now suited up for launch, are headed to the launch pad. The crew includes NASA astronauts @Astro_Reid, @AstroVicGlover, and @Astro_Christina, and @CSA_ASC astronaut @Astro_Jeremy.

What will the Artemis II mission around the Moon accomplish? What science will be aboard? How will this lead to crewed missions to Mars? Find these answers in NASA's Artemis II Reference Guide! Check it out here: go.nasa.gov/4q5gAxq

In their opening #Editorial, @centner_c, Ramona Ritzmann, @UrosMarusic & @_LukeHughes_ introduce the papers included in the special issue "Neuromuscular mechanisms associated with deconditioning in ageing and pathological conditions" 🎓 ✍️ 🔗 buff.ly/OWMm3Re

It was a pleasure to support this excellent special issue - read it below👇🏽@NUSportEx

• 8.8 million pounds of thrust • Nearly 25,000 miles per hour • Farther into space than humans have ever gone This is Artemis II🚀🌕

New viewpoint from our team in @ExpPhysiol focussed on the 'Novel exercise hardware for exploration’ (NEX4EX) device, and the advantages it may bring for mitigation of lumbopelvic deconditioning during exploration-class spaceflight missions. Experimental study to follow! physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…

Very happy to see our new project led by Northumbria University, 'Project BioPTSS', funded by the @spacegovuk International Bilateral Fund Call 2, amongst other world-leading space projects. Our project partners include: @NASA @csa_asc @esa @DelfiMedical Western Clinical Engineering & Kayser Space Ltd. Building upon the success of our previous projects funded by @spacegovuk @boryung_corp @Axiom_Space @aurelia_labs @SpaceX this project will integrate cutting-edge biofeedback technology into our space-qualifiable PTSS hardware, which recently flew to orbit with @SpaceX Fram2 mission @framonauts marking the first time in history that BFR exercise was performed in orbit. This project will enable real-time, remote monitoring and optimisation of the #BloodFlowRestrictionExercise stimulus in space, which is critical as terrestrial data demonstrates the importance of the capability to individualise the BFR stimulus to increase efficacy and maximise safety.

Our new paper investigating the dose-response effects of hydrolysed curcumin on recovery, inflammation, and oxidative stress following exercise-induced muscle damage @YourZooki Congratulations to @HelderToby on your first first-author publication👏🏽 Link below👇🏽 physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…

Very happy to see our new paper with @csa_asc now online in @ExpPhysiol (co-authors Yannick Laflamme and Étienne Chassé). For the first time ever, we demonstrated that it is possible to perform BFR exercise using the Delfi PTS for BFR during microgravity exposure in parabolic flight, using flywheel exercise. Alongside our recent successful #Fram2 mission with @SpaceX to perform the first ever BFR exercise experiment on-orbit in Dragon with the @framonauts these two experiments mark a huge milestone in the development of BFR exercise as a countermeasure to optimise crew health and performance in spaceflight missions to LEO, the Moon, and eventually Mars. Lots more in the pipeline... physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.c…

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

Our new paper investigating tourniquet cuff pressure regulation during #BFR exercise is now online in @FrontSportsAL We conducted the most in-depth analysis of tourniquet cuff pressure regulation during BFR exercise to date, across several commercially available devices. Key findings: 1. Tourniquet cuff pressure during BFR exercise behaves in a wave-like manner characterised by cyclical pressure peaks and valleys. 2. Despite target pressure being set at 80% LOP, participants experienced tourniquet pressures >100% LOP using the Saga, SmartCuffs, and Suji BFR devices, for up to ~30-55% of the exercise set duration. Only the Delfi PTS was able to regulate pressure within the target pressure window. 3. A progressive loss of pressure occurred throughout the BFR application period by an average of 2-4mmHg•min-1 (~1-2% LOP•min-1 ) in the Saga, SmartCuffs, and Suji BFR devices, but the Delfi PTS maintained target pressure A central question must be raised: what tourniquet cuff pressures have researchers and practitioners actually been applying with these other devices? And what impact does this have on safety and efficacy of the BFR stimulus? More to follow... frontiersin.org/journals/spo…

Latest from @Patrick_M_Swain PhD and our @NUaerospacemed lab, where we demonstrate hypogravity simulation with our bespoke Variable Gravity Suspension System in @ExpPhysiol A key paper as we move toward our new Space Physiology lab in @NorthumbriaUni North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST)

New Podcast is out!! 🎙️ In this installment we talk space stuff w/ @_LukeHughes_ Episode 73 - Intergalactic BFR with Luke Hughes, PhD piped.video/lBaJz9AMECo?si=7fXZ… via @YouTube

Impact of Limb Occlusion Pressure Assessment Position on Performance, Cardiovascular, and Perceptual Responses in Blood Flow Restricted Low-Load Resistance Exercise. A Randomized Crossover Trial by @okankara06, @thebfrpros and @_LukeHughes_ 🤩 tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…

🔸We're Hiring - 2 year postdoc!🔸 This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research in digital health and transplant care, funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences 🫁

Congratulations @LG_EPT on your second paper from your PhD in @bmj_latest👇🏽 bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5…

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Fantastic to have @BlueSpotScience talk to us about exercise prescription and mitochondrial function 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🧬 🧫. An insightful and stimulating seminar 🙏😊