Investigations on muscle composition and muscle power in older people

Introduction: Age-related loss in muscle strength and power may lead to significant impairment in daily functioning (Manini& Clark 2012). The cause of this reduction has traditionally been explained by diminished muscle mass. However, decreased muscle mass is also often associated with an increase in intramuscular fibroadipose tissue (Zoico et al 2013). The accumulation of this non-contractile tissue has been shown to impair the force-generating capacity of muscles in the elderly in experimental studies (Kragstrup et al 2011).

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - October 1, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Julia Wearing, Eling D. deBruin, Maria Stokes Source Type: research