The impact of acute and chronic resistance exercise on muscle stiffness: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s40477-020-00486-3
Abstract: Purpose Ultrasound is commonly used to measure changes in skeletal muscle morphology in response to both acute and chronic resistance exercise, but little is known on how muscle stiffness changes via ultrasound elastography, which was… read more here.
Keywords: chronic resistance; exercise; resistance exercise; muscle stiffness ... See more keywords
Sedentary behaviour at work increases muscle stiffness of the back: Why roller massage has potential as an active break intervention.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apergo.2019.102947
Abstract: There is increasing evidence that subjects who are exposed to long sitting periods suffer from musculoskeletal discomfort and back pain. The underlying mechanism and effective prevention strategies are still largely unknown. In this study, muscle… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; muscle stiffness; roller massage; sitting period ... See more keywords
Prolonged Myosin Binding Increases Muscle Stiffness in Drosophila Models of Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bpj.2020.12.033
Abstract: Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome (FSS) is characterized by congenital contractures resulting from dominant point mutations in the embryonic isoform of muscle myosin. To investigate its disease mechanism, we used Drosophila models expressing FSS myosin mutations Y583S or… read more here.
Keywords: drosophila; myosin; muscle; freeman sheldon ... See more keywords
Decreased passive muscle stiffness of vastus medialis is associated with poorer quadriceps strength and knee function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2021.105289
Abstract: BACKGROUND Muscle deficits of the quadriceps and hamstrings are common after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and increase the risk of knee reinjury. Muscle stiffness is an important factor for dynamic joint stability. However, the changes… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; anterior cruciate; ligament reconstruction; muscle stiffness ... See more keywords
The effect of manual therapy on gastrocnemius muscle stiffness in healthy individuals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2019.01.006
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. BACKGROUND Muscle stiffness is a potential complication after injury and has been shown to be a risk factor for injury in healthy individuals. OBJECTIVES The primary purpose of this study… read more here.
Keywords: state; muscle; muscle stiffness; gastrocnemius ... See more keywords
Effects of Duchenne muscular dystrophy on muscle stiffness and response to electrically-induced muscle contraction: A 12-month follow-up
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmd.2017.01.001
Abstract: The present study aimed to assess the ability of muscle stiffness (shear modulus) and response to electrically-induced muscle contraction to detect changes in muscle properties over a 12-month period in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy… read more here.
Keywords: electrically induced; response electrically; muscle; muscle stiffness ... See more keywords
Women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Demonstrate Increased Lumbopelvic Muscle Stiffness Compared to Asymptomatic Controls.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2022.0198
Abstract: Background: Although lumbopelvic muscle stiffness is commonly clinically assessed in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP), it has not been objectively quantified in this population, and its association with other pain-related impairments has not yet… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; ppt; pain; women cpp ... See more keywords
The impact of age-related increase in passive muscle stiffness on simulated upper limb reaching
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DOI: 10.1098/rsos.221453
Abstract: Ageing changes the musculoskeletal and neural systems, potentially affecting a person’s ability to perform daily living activities. One of these changes is increased passive stiffness of muscles, but its contribution to performance is difficult to… read more here.
Keywords: age related; stiffness; muscle; passive muscle ... See more keywords
Assessing the differences in muscle stiffness measured with shear wave elastography and myotonometer during the menstrual cycle in young women
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DOI: 10.1111/cpf.12763
Abstract: This study assessed the differences in muscle stiffness of the medial gastrocnemius (MG) and tibialis anterior (TA) muscles at rest and contraction during ovulation and follicular phase (menstruation) in women with regular menstrual cycle. Thirty‐four… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; contraction; muscle stiffness; menstrual cycle ... See more keywords
Changes in Passive Properties of the Gastrocnemius Muscle-Tendon Unit During a 4-Week Routine Static-Stretching Program.
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DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2015-0198
Abstract: CONTEXT Static stretching (SS) is commonly performed in a warm-up routine to increase joint range of motion (ROM) and to decrease muscle stiffness. However, the time course of changes in ankle-dorsiflexion (DF) ROM and muscle… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; muscle stiffness; group; program ... See more keywords
Eccentric Exercise Reduces Upper Trapezius Muscle Stiffness Assessed by Shear Wave Elastography and Myotonometry
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DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2020.00928
Abstract: In this study, we tested the hypotheses that unaccustomed eccentric exercise (ECC) would reduce the elastic modulus and dynamic stiffness of the upper trapezius muscle and that these changes would correlate with increases in muscle… read more here.
Keywords: stiffness; muscle; elastic modulus; muscle stiffness ... See more keywords