MUSCLE WEAKNESS

This study tested a 12-week exercise program done at home via video calls for 140 adults who had a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could improve muscle strength, exercise ability, and fatigue. Participants exercised twice a week with a therapist online. The program ai…

This study looked at whether a 24-week exercise program can improve physical fitness, muscle strength, and overall health in people who received a kidney transplant. 345 participants were assigned to either an exercise group or routine care. The goal was to see if exercise could …

This study looked at whether a 12-week program called Vivo could help sedentary older adults (age 60+) with prediabetes improve their leg strength and blood sugar levels. 74 participants were randomly assigned to either the Vivo program or a waitlist. The main goals were to see i…

This study looked at whether eating beef can reduce muscle fatigue in older adults compared to a plant-based diet. Twenty-four people aged 60-85 ate either a beef or vegetarian diet for 8 weeks, then switched after a break. Researchers measured muscle strength and blood markers t…

This study tested whether a 12-week jump training program could help children and teens with severe burns improve leg strength, power, and daily movement. 62 participants aged 10-18 who had been discharged from the hospital for 6-12 months were randomly assigned to either jump tr…

This study tested a non-invasive, drug-free patch (VICTORY Patch) on 100 university athletes to see if it could improve muscle strength and performance. Participants wore the patch during workouts, and researchers measured changes in strength, speed, and power using special equip…

This study looked at whether a live, online strength training program called Vivo is practical and helpful for older adults with prediabetes. Twenty-eight sedentary adults aged 60 and older took part in 12 weeks of supervised workouts from home. The results showed good attendance…

This study looked at whether taking a daily high-dose vitamin D3 pill (10,000 IU) for 12 weeks could improve muscle strength and muscle mass in 29 older adults (60+) with obesity in southern Mexico. Participants had their grip strength, muscle mass, and physical performance measu…

This study tested whether a smartphone app called Ghostly can help hospitalized patients—including those recovering from stroke, COVID-19, or frailty—regain muscle strength. Fifteen participants used the app for guided strength exercises, and researchers measured changes in muscl…

This study tested a special device called the Liana® mobilizer to help critically ill patients on breathing support stand up more often. 40 ICU patients were randomly assigned to use the device or receive standard care. The goal was to see if the device could help patients reach …

This study looked at whether Ai Chi, a type of water exercise, can improve how shoulder muscles work in overhead athletes (like swimmers or tennis players) who have scapular dyskinesis, a condition where the shoulder blade moves abnormally. 21 athletes participated. The goal was …

This completed study looked at 200 adults aged 50-75 to understand how their unique metabolism, gut bacteria, and other markers affect their protein needs. The goal was to create personalized nutrition recommendations that support healthy aging and prevent muscle weakness. Partic…

This study looked at 60 adults having surgery under general anesthesia. Half received a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) and half did not. The goal was to see if avoiding the relaxant helps patients recover muscle strength faster after surgery, measured with a hand grip test. The fin…