Presently, a significant number of people are afflicted with gluteal muscle atrophy, primarily due to ... Incorporating a few ...

In this six-part series, we'll give you quick exercises for different body parts every week to help you stay limber.

Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal ...

For children with SMA, assistive devices -- walkers, wheelchairs, standers, and more -- are the key to staying active. Learn which ones may help your child.

Here are a few examples of functional exercises for those living with muscle spasticity. Before you begin any routines, talk with your doctor or a specialist to see if exercise is right for you.

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), an inherited neuromuscular disease.

Johns Hopkins Medi cine says as a body ages, tendons get thicker and less elastic. Stretching can help counter this ...

A study of NCAA Division I football players revealed persistent atrophy in the quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles 2 years ...

In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.

Physical activity improves overall well-being and can help a person maintain a healthy weight and bone density while ...