The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary global emergency that has led to the
implementation of unprecedented measures in order to stem the spread of the infection …

Skeletal muscle fat infiltration (known as myosteatosis) is an ectopic fat depot that increases
with aging and is recognized to negatively correlate with muscle mass, strength, and mobility …

Muscle's structural composition is an important factor underlying muscle strength and
physical function in older adults. There is an increasing amount of research to support the …

Overweight and obesity according to the definition of the WHO are considered as an
abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Studies comparing fracture …

Age-related sarcopenia constitutes an important health problem associated with adverse
outcomes. Sarcopenia is closely associated with fat infiltration in muscle, which is …

Key points Muscle infiltration with adipose tissue (IMAT) is common and associated with loss
of skeletal muscle strength and physical function across a diverse set of pathologies …

Background: Resistance training (RT) improves muscle strength and overall physical
function in older adults. RT may be particularly important in the obese elderly who have …

Objectives Intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) is recognized as a negative predictor of both
muscle and mobility function in older adults, however the mechanism by which IMAT may …

The incidence of type 2 diabetes is increasing in Australia's older adult population.
Sarcopenia, the age‐related decline in skeletal muscle mass, quality and function, may …

Background. Quantitative diagnostic ultrasound imaging has been proposed as a method of
estimating muscle quality using measures of echogenicity. The Rectangular Marquee Tool …