A biologist from Northern Arizona University (NAU) is co-leading research on dynamic muscle function through a NSF-funded project led by UC Irvine. The $15 million grant will fund six years of ...

Background The fibularis muscles are key elements of the ankle evertor group (evertors). The weakness of evertors is one of the main cause of ankle sprains. Electrostimulation training can increase ...

Strong has no expiration date.

Sarcopenia, which is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle that occurs during hospitalization from an acute illness, is associated with chronic disease and is largely responsible for the illness and ...

Human movement is reciprocal in nature: Opposing muscle groups must coordinate for proper movement. Muscle length and strength between opposing muscle groups need to be in balance for normal movement ...

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...