Muscle atrophy is when muscles shrink and weaken due to lack of use. Other symptoms of muscle atrophy include asymmetry and impaired balance. In most cases, muscle atrophy can be reversed with ...

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Now, researchers at Harvard University have built a mechanical implant that prompts muscle contraction and could help to slow this atrophy. Known as MAGENTA (mechanically active gel-elastomer-nitinol ...

Objective: To investigate atrophy and weakness of the quadriceps femoris muscle group in patients with PFPS using measures of cross-sectional area and peak extension torque. Methods: A total of 57 ...