When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

The use of isokinetic dynamometers with older adults extends far beyond orthopedics, but the reliability and responsiveness of isokinetic measures in conditions like COPD and stroke are still being ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

Objectives Critically appraise and summarise the measurement properties of knee muscle strength tests after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and/or meniscus injury using the COnsensus-based Standards ...

A six-year cohort study shows low muscle strength, not sarcopenia, is linked to increased falls risk in patients with ...

Age-associated muscle decline can start as early as 40 years old and there are currently no effective interventions to counteract it other than exercise. A new milestone study published today in Cell ...

Many patients are given a different diagnosis initially, including lupus erythematous and undifferentiated connective tissue disease. It is of paramount importance to determine the organ (i.e. skin, ...

Building muscle and increasing strength isn’t just about spending hours in the gym, what one eats plays an equally critical role. While resistance training provides the stimulus for muscle growth, the ...