Background The high prevalence of non-specific low back pain and its correlation with the findings in the lumbar multifidus muscles (electromyography activity, morphology and thickness) and good ...

The contraction of smooth muscle is an essential process underpinning diverse physiological functions ranging from gastrointestinal motility to vascular regulation. At its core, smooth muscle ...

A team of researchers at Tohoku University have developed a simple lab-based system for growing human muscle cells that are capable of vigorously contracting. The team used the model, which was ...

Muscle fatigue results in decreased muscle force causing weakness and soreness. Effective management includes balanced fitness routines with aerobic and strength training exercises, proper warm-ups ...

Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, Bournemouth, United Kingdom. OBJECTIVE--To determine the relation between the vibromyographic (VMG) frequency characteristics and fibre composition in postural ...

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most common form of adult-onset muscular dystrophy, affecting about 1 in 8,000 people. While it is well known for causing muscle weakness and stiffness, DM1 also ...