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Aspects of muscle performance, mobility limitations, excercise interventions and cognitive functioning in older adults

Year: 2014

Type: dissertation

Abstract: In section A, two studies were conducted to systematically investigate and compare the cross sectional and longitudinal physiological determinants of the age-related loss of lower extremity muscle power in healthy and mobility-limited older adults (n = 93). Computed tomography was utilised to assess mid-thigh body composition and measures of muscle quality. Surface electromyography was used to assess neuromuscular function and muscle biopsies were taken to evaluate intrinsic single muscle fibre contractile properties.

Source: Arrow@dit (Dublin Institute of Technology)

Author: Kieran F. Reid

Language: English

Topic: Nutrition and Health in Aging

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2738286457

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