Role of muscle ultrasound in frailty assessment in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
BMC GeriatricsBackground Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that is characterized by increased vulnerability to intrinsic and extrinsic stressors due to decreased biologic reserves.
Merve Hafızoğlu +8 more
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Sonomyography : monitoring morphological changes of forearm muscles in actions with the feasibility for the control of powered prosthesis [PDF]
, 2014 Author name used in this publication: Y. P. ZhengAuthor name used in this publication: M. M. Fa. ChanAuthor name used in this publication: J. ShiAuthor name used in this publication: X. ChenAuthor name used in this publication: Q. H.
Chan, MF +4 more
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Whole-body vibration training induces hypertrophy of the human patellar tendon [PDF]
, 2013 I Brage finner du siste tekst-versjon av artikkelen, og den kan inneholde ubetydelige forskjeller fra forlagets pdf-versjon. Forlagets pdf-versjon finner du på onlinelibrary.wiley.com / In Brage you'll find the final text version of the article, and it ...
F. Rieder +44 more
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Muscle Architecture Properties of the Deep Region of the Supraspinatus: A Cadaveric Study
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports MedicineBackground: The supraspinatus is most frequently involved in rotator cuff tears, a common orthopaedic condition. However, the architecture of this muscle has been described only for the superficial, anterior, and posterior regions.
Isabella T. Wu MD, MPH +9 more
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C57BL/6 life span study: age-related declines in muscle power production and contractile velocity [PDF]
, 2015 Quantification of key outcome measures in animal models of aging is an important step preceding intervention testing. One such measurement, skeletal muscle power generation (force * velocity), is critical for dynamic movement.
Graber, Ted G. +4 more
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BMC Medical Imaging, 2008 Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of an ultrasound-based method of examining extensor muscle architecture, especially the parameters important for force development.
Sollerman Christer +4 more
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Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Position Paper: Resistance Training in Children and Adolescents [PDF]
, 2008 Many position stands and review papers have refuted the myths associated with resistance training (RT) in children and adolescents. With proper training methods, RT for children and adolescents can be relatively safe and improve overall health.
Behm, David G. +3 more
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Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2006 The purpose of this study was to visualize the changes of muscle architecture by measuring pennation angle on ultrasound (US) images, and to examine the influence of thermotherapy on the elasticity of muscles which were stretched passively. Ten healthy male subjects positioned with the ankle joint planterflexed or dorsiflexed were continuously ...
Tsuneo Kumamoto +5 more
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Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb [PDF]
, 2014 In broiler chickens, genetic success for desired production traits is often shadowed by welfare concerns related to musculoskeletal health. Whilst these concerns are clear, a viable solution is still elusive.
Codd, J +5 more
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A 4-week, lifestyle-integrated, home-based exercise training programme elicits improvements in physical function and lean mass in older men and women: a pilot study [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Developing alternative exercise programmes that can alleviate certain barriers to exercise such as psychological, environmental or socio-economical barriers, but provide similar physiological benefits e.g.
Atherton, Philip J. +6 more
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