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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore Begin 45-Day Rehab: Health Challenges NASA Astronauts Facing After 10 Months In Space


Published on 2025-04-21 23:23:27 - TheHealthSite
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  • Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore begin their 45-day rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth's gravity. During this period, medical experts will closely monitor them for potential health issues.

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, after spending 10 months in space, have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth's gravity, as reported by NASA. The astronauts, who returned on March 12, are facing health challenges such as muscle and bone density loss, and issues with balance and coordination due to the prolonged exposure to microgravity. NASA's rehabilitation program includes physical therapy, exercise, and monitoring to help them regain strength and normal bodily functions. The agency emphasizes the importance of such programs to ensure astronauts can safely return to their daily lives and potentially undertake future missions.

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