Maintenance of skeletal muscle function following reduced daily physical activity in healthy older adults: a pilot trial

Authors :: Damien M. Callahan
Michael J. Toth
Chris McGlory
Sara Y. Oikawa
Stuart M. Phillips
Source :: Appl Physiol Nutr Metab
Publication Year :: 2019
Publisher :: Canadian Science Publishing, 2019.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Older adults can experience periods of inactivity related to disease or illness, which can hasten the development of physical disability, in part, through reductions in skeletal muscle strength and power. To date no study has characterized adaptations in skeletal muscle physical function in response to reduced daily physical activity. METHODS: Participants (15 men, 69±2 years, 15 women, 68±4 years) restricted their daily steps (

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