Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are members of an enzyme family that require a zinc ion
at their active site. Active at neutral pH, they catalyze normal turnover of extracellular matrix …

Mitochondria are both the primary provider of ATP and the pivotal regulator of cell death,
which are essential for physiological muscle activities. Ca2+ plays a multifaceted role in …

Abstract Background and Objective Post‐traumatic nerve repair is still a challenge for
rehabilitation. It is particularly important to develop clinical protocols to enhance nerve …

Purpose It is unclear whether the muscular changes in mechanically-ventilated traumatic
brain injury patients (TBI) are only associated with disuse or additionally to neuromuscular …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a neuromuscular
electrical stimulation (NMES) protocol based on neuromuscular excitability and applied in …

Abstract Background and Objectives Peripheral nerve function can be debilitated by different
kinds of injury. Low‐level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used successfully during …

BACKGROUND: This review will describe the main cellular mechanisms involved in the
reduction and increase of myoproteins synthesis commonly associated with muscle atrophy …

Sarcopenia is a multifactorial process defined by loss of strength and skeletal muscle mass,
which leads to a reduction in muscle cross‐sectional area (CSA). Although resistance …

Stretching is a common method used to prevent muscle shortening and improve limited
mobility. However, the effect of different time periods on stretching-induced adaptation of the …

Introduction: Electrical stimulation is often used to prevent muscle atrophy and preserve
contractile function, but its effects on the satellite cell population after nerve injury are not …