The morphological and contractile changes of muscles below the level of the lesion after
spinal cord injury (SCI) are dramatic. In humans with SCI, a fiber‐type transformation away …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) involves the use of electrical current to
facilitate contraction of skeletal muscle. However, little is known concerning the effects of …

Although smoking-related diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), are often accompanied by increased peripheral muscle fatigability, the extent to …

After spinal cord injury (SCI) skeletal muscle decreases in size, increases in intramuscular
fat, and has potential declines in mitochondrial function. Reduced mitochondrial function has …

Measuring the muscle properties of patients with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) is important to
better understand their biomechanical features. In this study, we sought to evaluate the …

OBJECTIVE: Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has not gained widespread application
for a number of factors; two of which are rapid muscle fatigue and imprecise control in force …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a myriad of changes in paralyzed skeletal muscle. Many of
these changes stem from the disruption in nerve activation and lead to a loss of muscle …

Background and Purpose: Recent research shows that individuals with an incomplete spinal
cord injury (SCI) have a reserve of force-generating capability that is observable during …

Background Radiation treatment for head and neck cancer often results in difficulty
swallowing. Muscle weakness and fibrosis have been identified clinically as possible …

Johnston TE, Modlesky CM, Betz RR, Lauer RT. Muscle changes following cycling and/or
electrical stimulation in pediatric spinal cord injury. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of …