Intramuscular Fat Accumulation and Associations with Body Composition, Strength and Physical Functioning in Rheumatoid Arthritis

ConclusionsLow muscle density observed among patients with RA is observed in association with low muscle mass, excess adiposity, poor strength, and greater disability. Interventions to address poor muscle quality could potentially affect important functional outcomes.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis Care and Research - February 26, 2018 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Joshua F. Baker, Sogol Mostoufi ‐Moab, Jin Long, Babette Zemel, Said Ibrahim, Elena Taratuta, Mary B. Leonard Tags: Original Article Source Type: research