Muscles, Volume 4, Issue 3

Background: Sarcopenia is associated with adverse surgical outcomes across multiple specialties. The psoas muscle index (PMI), a radiologic marker of sarcopenia, may offer prognostic value in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD)...

This study aimed to investigate if there are differences in neck strength between dental students in their fourth and fifth years, with and without neck pain. Neck muscle strength was assessed in flexion, extension, and lateral flexion to both sides...

Background: The annular ligament is a key secondary stabilizer of the elbow, but its biomechanical behavior during forearm rotation has not been objectively quantified. This study aimed to assess interindividual variability in annular ligament tensio...

Dietary behaviors influence nutrient intake and body composition, both of which are important determinants of an individual’s overall health. This study investigated sex differences in the associations between dietary behaviors and body composi...

Potential variability in neuromuscular function or physiology throughout the menstrual cycle (MC) or a cycle of using hormonal contraceptives may affect muscular performance variables that are relevant to exercise, training, or sport. Collegiate soft...

Isometric strength is widely used to monitor training adaptations, assess neuromuscular fatigue, and play a critical role in the maintenance of muscle health. This study assessed repeatability (intra-session) and reliability (inter-session) of a forc...

Baicalin is a natural flavonoid that has anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory effects. It shows some beneficial effects on muscle atrophy. However, its effects on age-related muscle atrophy are poorly understood. In this paper, we investigated whethe...

Background: Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training may be an alternative when traditional heavy-load training is unsuitable. This study compared BFR with light loads to traditional strength training for shoulder muscle development proximal to the occl...

Static stretching (SS) is commonly used in athletic programs, and the intensity of SS has recently been examined for its effects on range of motion (ROM), strength and passive stiffness. However, the reliability of high-intensity SS across multiple t...

The main research question of this review involved the identification of the various physiological and physical determinants of flat-water kayaking. A systematic search was conducted using three databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, and Microsoft Academ...

Background: In recent years, botulinum toxin (BoNT) has been increasingly employed not only as a corrective aesthetic intervention but also as a proactive strategy to delay the visible signs of facial aging. This systematic review aims to evaluate th...

This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the FIFA 11+ injury prevention programme, a neuromuscular training intervention involving muscular strength, proprioception, balance, and plyometric exercises, in...

This work investigates the macroscopic behavior of skeletal muscles from a system-theoretic perspective. Based on data available in the literature, we propose an initial evaluation model for isometric force generation, i.e., force produced at a const...

Background: The reliable assessment of cervical muscle morphology is essential for both clinical and research use. However, evidence on the reliability of ultrasound measurements remains limited. Objective: To investigate the intra-rater and test&nda...

Chronic musculoskeletal pain negatively affects patients’ quality of life, and pain perceptions may significantly influence rehabilitation outcomes. This study investigated the relationships among pain intensity, pain perceptions, and kinesioph...

Skeletal muscle aging and related diseases are characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass, strength, and metabolic function. Central to these processes is mitochondrial dysfunction, which impairs energy metabolism, redox homeostasis, and proteo...

Limb–girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) encompasses a heterogeneous group disease, genetic and phenotypically. There are more than 30 subtypes divided into two groups: autosomal dominant and recessive. LGMDs are characterised by muscle weakness;...

Ergogenic supplements are becoming increasingly popular in the diet of trained individuals, due to their potential benefits. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is one of the supplements that has recently grown in popularity. Despite growing interest, i...

Background: Expression of maximal and rapid force in the hip, knee, and plantar flexors is important for athletic performance in female soccer. This study was designed to determine the effect of relative isometric strength in the isometric mid-thigh...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease that degeneratively damages both upper and lower motor neurons, eventually resulting in muscular paralysis and death. Although ALS is broad in scope and commonly thought of as a motor neuro...

Service-Learning (SL) is an innovative educational methodology that integrates academic learning with active community engagement, fostering both technical and transversal competencies. This pilot study explores the implementation of an SL-based expe...

This study aimed to describe and compare the serratus anterior (SA) and latissimus dorsi (LD) muscle activity during six hypopressive exercise (HE) positions performed in open and closed kinetic chains. While previous studies analyzed abdominal and p...