Introduction A precise quantitative measurement of skeletal muscle mass is fundamental for
diagnosing sarcopenia in older individuals. The current techniques of assessment, including …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are intricate systemic conditions that can extend
beyond the gastrointestinal tract through both direct and indirect mechanisms. Sarcopenia …

The assessment of muscle health is of paramount importance, as the loss of muscle mass
and strength can affect performance. Two non-invasive tools that have been found to be …

Objective To evaluate the reliability and validity of a standardized ultrasound examination
protocol for measuring vastus lateralis muscle size. Design Prospective cohort study …

Ultrasound muscle images have been extensively used as tools for investigating,
diagnosing and monitoring thigh muscles. However, there is a lack of information examining …

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a catabolic condition associated with muscle
wasting and dysfunction, which associates with morbidity and mortality. There is a need for …

Skeletal muscle imaging is increasingly used as a complement to clinical and
electrophysiological examination in neuromuscular disease. Ultrasound and MRI have …

Background and aims: Patients admitted to the ICU with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at
risk of muscle wasting but this has not been quantified. Our aims were to describe …

Purpose: Many musculoskeletal disorders are associated with over-pronated foot and
decreased medial longitudinal arch (MLA) height. Foot intrinsic muscles and plantar fascia …

The aim of the present study was to determine the validity of ultrasound (US) imaging versus
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for measuring anterior thigh muscle, subcutaneous …