We previously reported increased running economy and joint range of motion (ROM) during subsequent exercise performed 48-h following strenuous exercise while wearing garments containing micro-titanium particles generated from high-pressure aqueous processing of titanium (AQUA TITAN(TM)). Here we utilised an isolated plantarflexion triceps surae model and AQUA TITAN-treated flexible tape to dete...

Force–velocity profiling (F-v) evaluates muscle function through the identification of maximum force (F0), velocity (V0), power (Pmax) and optimal (Vopt). The purpose this study was to investigate validity feasibility loaded 5 Sit-to-Stand (5STS) force-velocity compared gold standard instruments (isokinetic Dynamometry, ISO) asses relationship between 5STS-derived indexes with clinical markers ...

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate effects abdominal bracing maneuver (ABM) on quadriceps peak torque (PT), time (TTPT) and muscle activation levels during maximal strength testing in healthy individuals.
 Methods: Sixteen individuals (Age: 24.63±1.67 years) participated study. Each participant taught ABM technique by a physical therapist’s guidance. Surface electromy...

BACKGROUND Although muscle strength and mass are highly correlated, the relationship between direct measures of low muscle mass (sarcopenia) and strength in association with mortality has not been examined. METHODS Total mortality rates were examined in the Health, Aging and Body Composition (Health ABC) Study in 2292 participants (aged 70-79 years, 51.6% women, and 38.8% black). Knee extensi...

OBJECTIVES Evaluate upper limb performance in adults receiving botulinum toxin-A injections for upper limb spasticity using Dynamic Computerised Hand Dynamometry and current clinical measures. DESIGN Pre-test/post-test clinical intervention study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS Twenty-eight participants with spasticity following acquired brain injury. METHODS Botulinum toxin-A effects were measured 4 ...

Background: Compression garments (CGs) are a popular tool that may act on physiological, physical, neuromuscular, biomechanical, and/or perceptual domains during exercise and recovery from exercise, with varying levels of efficacy. While previous reviews have focused the effects CGs running, high-intensity recovery, comprehensive systematic review assesses effectiveness garment use both after h...

Background: Reliability studies are used to verify the evaluation accuracy of a given device. Strength is an important factor for development daily activities and its correct management fundamental. The objective this study was examine reliability concentric strength test in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Twenty-seven individuals T2DM performed three repetitions extension...

AIM Loss of muscle strength and balance are main characteristics of physical frailty in old age. Postural sway is associated with muscle contractile capacity and to the ability of rapidly correcting ankle joint changes. Thus, resistance training would be expected to improve not only strength but also postural balance. METHODS In this study, age-matched older individuals (69.9+/-1.3 years) wer...

Objective: To examine relationships of bone quality as assessed by quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and bone mineral density (BMD, g/cm) with quadriceps strength (QS) in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: Sixty seven women with RA according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria were examined. Mean (SD) age was 62 (13) years, mean disease duration 15 years. Most we...