Trying to stretch your way out of tight muscles and hips isn’t always successful – follow this top trainer’s tips to move ...

Muscle is a soft tissue composed of elongated cells (muscle fibres) that produce force and motion through contraction. Involuntary cardiac and smooth muscles are responsible for contraction of the ...

Another method is dynamometry, which measures the force of a muscle contraction with a handheld device. Muscle strength grading is commonly used in people with neurologic conditions such as a stroke ...

Myotonometry has special applications in the assessment of muscle stiffness variations under distinct conditions of muscle contraction (123). For example, muscle stiffness can increase after eccentric ...

Researchers use biocompatible polydopamine nanoparticles and near-infrared light to remotely trigger activity in neuron and ...

Unexplained bruises could signal aging, medications, nutrient gaps, hormonal shifts, or hidden autoimmune diseases.

In the case of myasthenia gravis, the body produces autoantibodies that target acetylcholine receptors (AChRs), which are essential triggers for normal muscle contraction functions. Medications ...

Skeletal muscle knockdown of DUSP22 and pharmacological inhibition was then investigated in three models of muscle wasting. Mechanism of action was elucidated by gene expression analysis of ...

A new study asked three questions about muscle protein synthesis in response to a nine-day diet and weight training regimen: First, does the source of protein—plant or animal-based—make any ...

The men who had the R577X variant had lower levels of muscle gain. [2] The myostatin gene is yet another genetic component that can affect muscle contraction. When it comes to regulating muscle growth ...

The temptation to bounce when you hit a tight area during stretching is almost instinctual. You reach your limit, feel resistance, and start making little pulsing movements to push beyond it. This ...

Dr John Smith, a specialist in nutrition and muscle health, explains: “Vitamin D plays a vital role in muscle contraction and relaxation. When your vitamin D levels are low, it can cause muscles to ...