MUSCLE WEAKNESS

This study tested whether a live, online group strength training program called Vivo is a practical and acceptable way for older adults with prediabetes to exercise. Researchers enrolled 28 sedentary adults over 60 to see if they would attend and enjoy the virtual workouts, which…

This study tested whether a 6-month exercise program could improve health for people who received a kidney transplant. Researchers compared 345 participants who either followed the exercise program or received their usual care. They measured changes in fitness, strength, inflamma…

This study tested whether a video game app called 'Ghostly' could help hospitalized patients rebuild muscle strength. Researchers enrolled 15 people recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or dealing with frailty to see if using the app for leg exercises was practical and helpful. The …

This study looked at whether using a muscle-relaxing drug during general anesthesia affects how quickly patients regain hand strength after surgery. Researchers compared anesthesia with the drug rocuronium to anesthesia without it in 60 patients. They measured hand grip strength …

This small pilot study tested whether a special device could help critically ill patients who are on breathing machines stand up more often. The goal was to see if this early, assisted movement could help prevent severe muscle weakness and improve recovery. Researchers compared p…

This study tested whether a special, drug-free patch could improve muscle strength and athletic performance. It involved 100 college athletes from the University of Arizona. Researchers compared athletes wearing the patch to those wearing a placebo patch during their regular trai…

This study tested whether a 12-week exercise program delivered via video calls could help adults recover after a liver transplant. 140 participants were randomly assigned to either receive standard care or the video exercise sessions twice a week. The goal was to see if this conv…

This study tested whether taking a daily vitamin D supplement for 12 weeks could help older adults with obesity improve their muscle strength and physical function. Researchers gave 29 participants in southern Mexico a high daily dose of vitamin D and measured their grip strength…

This study tested whether a water exercise program called Ai Chi could help overhead athletes with poor shoulder blade movement. Researchers measured how well specific shoulder muscles worked in 21 athletes after doing these exercises. The goal was to see if training in water cou…

This study aims to understand how people between 50 and 75 years old process food differently. Researchers will collect detailed health data from 200 participants to group them by their unique metabolism and gut bacteria. The goal is to create more personalized nutrition and prot…