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 …

The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of the growth, maturation and resistance
training-related changes in muscle-tendon and neuromuscular mechanisms in youth, and …

This investigation examined anthropometric, hormonal, and physiological differences
between advanced (ADV; n= 8, 27.8±4.2 years, 170±11 cm, 79.8±13.3 kg) and recreational …

To examine relationships between Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) descriptors (belt rank,
experience, gi preference, and fighting style), resistance training (RT) experience, and …

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

The 2018 CrossFit Open (CFO) was the initial stage of an annual competition that consisted
of five weekly workouts. Current evidence suggests that a variety of fitness parameters are …

The amount of experience with ultrasonography may influence measurement outcomes
while images are acquired or analyzed. The purpose of this study was to identify the …

Ultrasonography-derived cross-sectional area (CSA) and echo intensity (EI) are increasingly
utilized by investigators to study muscle size and quality, respectively. We sought to examine …

We examined correlations between echo intensity and muscle strength and endurance.
Rectus femoris echo intensity, maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) force and time to task …

Neuromuscular function in young overweight/obese (OF) children is not well described. Aim
This study examined isometric and isokinetic leg extensor strength, muscle size (mCSA) and …