Background Sarcopenia, a progressive loss of muscle mass and function with advancing
age, is a prevalent condition among older adults. As most older people are too frail to do …

The use of massage guns has become increasingly popular in recent years. Although their
use is more and more common, both in a clinical and sports context, there is still little …

Knee extension and hip flexion range of motion (ROM) and functional performance of the
hamstrings are of great importance in many sports. The aim of this study was to investigate if …

Methods PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) and
EMBASE databases were searched (date last accessed 1 April 2021) using the key words …

Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed based on title and abstract and a
set of predetermined inclusion criteria. Study quality was then evaluated via the PEDro …

Repetitive focal vibrations can induce positive and persistent after-effects. There is still no
satisfactory interpretation of the underlying mechanisms. A rationale, which can provide …

Space travel is one of humanity's most fantastic aspirations. However, space is the most
dangerous environment due to extreme conditions. Reduced-gravity generates disuse …

Abstract Spiering, BA, Clark, BC, Schoenfeld, BJ, Foulis, SA, and Pasiakos, SM. Maximizing
strength: the stimuli and mediators of strength gains and their application to training and …

Skeletal muscle tissue engineering (SMTE) aims at the in vitro generation of 3D skeletal
muscle engineered constructs which mimic the native muscle structure and function …

Title: Local vibration therapy increases oxygen re-saturation rate and maintains muscle
strength following exercise-induced musc Page 1 Title: Local vibration therapy increases …