Purpose This narrative review provides an overview of the current knowledge of B-mode
ultrasound-derived echo intensity (EI) as an indicator of skeletal muscle quality. Method …

Ultrasound (US) imaging has been widely used in both research and clinical settings to
evaluate the morphological and mechanical properties of muscle and tendon. In elite sports …

Inter-limb asymmetry refers to an imbalance in performance between the left and right limbs.
Discrepancies throughout asymmetry research does not allow practitioners to confidently …

To systematically review the effects of exercise on fascicle geometry and muscle size
parameters of the upper extremity muscles, the CENTRAL, CINAHL, PubMed and OpenGrey …

Recently, an equation that allows investigators to correct echo intensity for subcutaneous fat
was developed. We evaluated correlations between uncorrected and corrected echo …

Abstract Kleinberg, CR, Ryan, ED, Tweedell, AJ, Barnette, TJ, and Wagoner, CW. Influence
of lower extremity muscle size and quality on stair-climb performance in career firefighters. J …

Introduction We examined correlations among echo intensity and muscle thickness versus
measures of athleticism and isometric strength in healthy children. Methods B‐mode …

Structured Abstract Objectives To examine the relationship between lumbar multifidus (LM)
morphology, function, echo-intensity (EI) and body composition among a group of university …

Abstract Schneiker, KT, Fyfe, JJ, Teo, SYM, and Bishop, DJ. Comparative effects of contrast
training and progressive resistance training on strength and power-related measures in …

Echo intensity may associate with indicators of skeletal muscle quality, but investigators
often use different methodological approaches that may alter echo intensity when acquiring …