Sarcopenia is defined by the loss of muscle mass and function. In aging sarcopenia is due to
mild chronic inflammation but also to fiber-intrinsic defects, such as mitochondrial …

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is a specialized synapse that bridges the motor neuron
and the skeletal muscle fiber and is crucial for conversion of electrical impulses originating …

Background Balance impairment is one of the strongest risk factors for falls. Proprioception,
cutaneous sensitivity, and muscle strength are 3 important contributors to balance control in …

A well‐coordinated facilitation–inhibition control of motor neuronal persistent inward
currents (PICs) via diffuse neuromodulation and local inhibition is essential to ensure motor …

Research in movement science aims at unravelling mechanisms and designing methods for
restoring and maximizing human functional capacity, and many techniques provide access …

Abstract Background/Objectives The relationships of postural stability with its three potential
contributing factors, namely, muscle strength, tactile sensation, and proprioception, have not …

Recent evidence suggests increased activity of the pre-frontal cortex (PFC) is associated
with sensorimotor disturbances of standing balance. Here we manipulate sensorimotor …

Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a painful degenerative joint disease that may limit
activities of daily living. This study aimed to determine the relationship between quadriceps …

Proprioception is sensed by muscle spindles for precise locomotion and body posture.
Unlike the neuromuscular junction (NMJ) for muscle contraction which has been well …

Heightened reliance on the cerebral cortex for postural stability with aging is well-known, yet
the cortical mechanisms for balance control, particularly in relation to balance function …