Dynapenia (pronounced dahy-nuh-pē-nē-a, Greek translation for poverty of strength, power,
or force) is the age-associated loss of muscle strength that is not caused by neurologic or …

In 2008, we published an article arguing that the age-related loss of muscle strength is only
partially explained by the reduction in muscle mass and that other physiologic factors …

The deterioration of skeletal muscle with advancing age has long been anecdotally
recognized and has been of scientific interest for more than 150 years. Over the past several …

Although muscle mass is essential for regulation of whole body metabolic balance, overall
neuromuscular function seems to be a critical factor for maintaining muscle strength and …

Maximal voluntary force (strength) production declines with age and contributes to physical
dependence and mortality. Consequently, a great deal of research has focused on …

A low level of muscular strength is a well-recognised risk factor for functional disability and
mortality in older adults. In addition to the loss of skeletal muscle mass due to reduced fibre …

Changing demographics make it ever more important to understand the modifiable risk
factors for disability and loss of independence with advancing age. For more than two …

Background Dynapenia is prevalent in people with reduced skeletal muscle mass, ie
sarcopenia, but a certain population develops muscle strength loss despite having normal …

Background Dynapenia (low muscle strength) and obesity are associated with an impaired
physical function. It was hypothesized that older individuals with both conditions (dynapenic …

Recent evidence clearly indicates that muscle weakness associated with aging is not
entirely explained by classically postulated atrophy of muscle. In this issue, which focuses …