Muscle elasticity variations in assessing age-related changes in adults - A systematic review.
Abstract
Muscle loss of strength, mass, and function is a natural process that occurs with aging. It is referred to as sarcopenia and represents a major cause of disability. The assessment and quantification of muscle have garnered considerable interest, leading to the recent introduction of shear wave elastography (SWE) as a noninvasive and accessible method for evaluating muscle. Considering this, our systematic review aimed to define the impact of aging on muscle using SWE.
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Research summary
The paper claims that shear wave elastography can effectively assess age-related changes in muscle elasticity. This research is relevant as it addresses the physiological changes associated with aging and seeks to improve the understanding of sarcopenia, which is a significant factor in age-related decline and disability.
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