Evaluating grip strength to identify early diabetes
Healthcare practitioners can use assessment of normalized grip strength to routinely screen for type 2 diabetes in apparently healthy adults, ...
Tag: Musculature
Cells must age for muscles to regenerate in muscle-degenerating diseases
Exercise and a cell-aging drug could help cases of chronic myopathyCredit: Yuki Saito et al., Nature Communications. February 14, 2020 ...
Experimental model mimics early-stage myogenic deficit in boys with DMD
Large spike in TGFβ activity in injured muscle triggers a downward spiral leading to muscle degeneration and failed muscle regenerationCredit: ...
Keeping lower back pain at bay: Exercises designed by Lithuanians are 3 times more efficient
Lithuanian scientists have devised a spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform sedentary job: ...
DARPA awards $22 million to create ‘smart’ device for healing large muscle wounds
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2020 - A multi-institution research team led by the University of Pittsburgh secured a $22 ...
Study maps landmarks of peripheral artery disease to guide treatment development
Credit: Photo by Fred Zwicky CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Novel biomedical advances that show promise in the lab often fall short ...
MRI findings predict shoulder stiffness for rotator cuff tears
Joint capsule edema and thickness at the axillary recess prove useful in predicting stiff shoulder in patients with small to ...
IncludeHealth launches equipment-agnostic digital musculoskeletal platform
IncludeConnect provides a single digital platform configurable with all strength and cardio equipment, regardless of brand or location, to enable ...
Oh my aching back: Do yoga, tai chi or qigong help?
Researchers provide comprehensive review of effects of movement-based mind-body interventions on chronic low back painCredit: Florida Atlantic University It's a ...
Virtual reality, real injuries: OSU study shows how to reduce physical risk in VR
Credit: Courtesy Jay Kim CORVALLIS, Ore. - Carpal tunnel, stiff shoulders, eye-strain headaches - these are all well-known side effects ...
Learning from the bears
Credit: Gotthardt Lab, MDC Grizzly bears spend many months in hibernation, but their muscles do not suffer from the lack ...
Strong change of course for muscle research
New subtype of muscle stem cells that can be used in the development of gene therapiesCredit: Spuler lab, MDC Anyone ...
Battery-powered headgear could short-circuit joint pain
Credit: Photo by Maricruz Kwon/UTHealth Tired of living with painful arthritic knees, 54-year-old Deborah Brown's interest was piqued when she ...
IncludeHealth gets licensing agreement from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
IncludeHealth will commercialize breakthrough technology for movement correction and rehabilitation, helping children, seniors, and athletes of all agesCredit: Cincinnati Children's ...