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In the present study the age-related changes of the striated muscle elastic fiber system were investigated in the diaphragm and rectus abdominis muscles of 1-, 4-, 8- and 18-month-old rats.
C.J. Rodrigues, A.J. Rodrigues Junior
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Abdominal functional electrical stimulation to enhance mechanical insufflation-exsufflation [PDF]
Context: Respiratory complications, attributed to the build-up of secretions in the airway, are a leading cause of rehospitalisation for the tetraplegic population.
Allan, David B. +3 more
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Pharmacokinetics of 2 mg/kg Bupivacaine in a Rectus Abdominis Sheath Block in Horses
ABSTRACT Administering large volumes of bupivacaine in the rectus abdominis sheath (RAS) block in horses could cause local anesthetic toxicity. This study aimed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of 2 mg/kg bupivacaine in RAS blocks and the associated toxicity risk.
Daniel M. Sakai +7 more
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Background:. High-definition (HD) liposuction has allowed surgeons to sculpt the abdomen, enhancing abdominal etching. To create a more athletic abdomen, fat grafting has been used subcutaneously, and rectus abdominis fat grafting has been performed in ...
Mauricio S. S. Viaro, MD, MSc +3 more
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Abstract Prolonged exposure to weightlessness leads to loss of muscle and bone mass. Therefore, astronauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) currently perform mandatory daily exercises. ISS missions usually last 6 months, and future missions will become significantly longer when going, for example, to Mars.
Jonas Böcker +6 more
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The Relationship Between Lower Limb and Trunk Muscle Activation and Serving Velocity in NCAA Male Division I Tennis Players [PDF]
Tennis serve is one of the crucial component of the sport. However, there is limited research on the relationship between lower limb and trunk muscle activation and tennis serve performance.
Ajisafe, Toyin +2 more
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Psoas major cross-sectional area: A potential marker of cardiorespiratory fitness [PDF]
Background and Aim: Cardiorespiratory fitness is an important marker for overall health that significantly correlates with obesity-associated morbidities and mortality.
Bell, J.D. +11 more
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Abstract During weightlessness, the human neuro–muscular–skeletal system undergoes maladaptation to the microgravity environment. The European Space Agency (ESA) project NEX4EX, ‘Novel Exercise Hardware for Exploration’, developed an advanced multipurpose exerciser offering resistive (RES), plyometric (PLYO) and sensorimotor (SENSO) exercises.
Jonas Böcker +7 more
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Muscle Function Analysis of the Pilates Teaser in Pilates Practitioners [PDF]
PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the muscle function involved in the Pilates Teaser. METHODS A total of 22 middle-aged women (10 in the Pilates group [PG] and 12 in the non-Pilates group [NPG]) participated in this study.
Jiye Yu, Changsun Kim
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ABSTRACT Bladder exstrophy and epispadias complex (BEEC) is one of the most severe congenital malformations of the urogenital tract, significantly impacting continence, sexual function, and renal function. To date, the only recurrent genetic aberration identified is the 22q.11.2 microduplication, but several candidate regions and genes including ...
Agneta Nordenskjöld +9 more
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