Similar to its cousin, the hip joint, the shoulder joint consists of the connection of a convex, nob-like attachment of the ...

Almost everyone has heard of sarcopenia—the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, power, and functional ...

Dexterity, coordination and balance are all extremely important throughout our lives, but these skills change between early ...

Evolution has left humans with many vestigial traits—remnants of once-useful biological features that serve little or no ...

People with stroke can safely take part in programmes of exercise which involve muscle strength training. By engaging in muscle strength training, people with stroke can increase muscle strength and ...

For most people, swallowing is second nature, but how does it occur, and why do some people have difficulty with it? Researchers at Kyushu University in Japan have started to tackle these questions by ...

Kinotek assessments measure mobility using 3D visuals. I learned how my desk job is wearing down my body — and ...

Research reveals strong connections between muscle strength and cognitive function in patients with COPD, highlighting the potential for rehabilitation strategies.

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role ...

Stimulation of the A13 brain region restores motor function in Parkinson's disease mouse models by alleviating bradykinesia and akinesia.

AI and optogenetics pave the way for precision diagnosis and treatment in Parkinson’s disease, marking a major breakthrough ...

There are two classes of muscle relaxers. Antispasmodics reduce spasms by inhibiting signals in the brain, while antispastics affect the spinal cord and reduce muscle tightness and spasms. While ...