The response of skeletal muscle to unaccustomed eccentric exercise has been studied
widely, yet it is incompletely understood. This review is intended to provide an up‐to‐date …

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is among the most common elective procedures performed
worldwide. Recent efforts have been made to significantly improve patient outcomes …

This nonexhaustive mini-review reports on the application of eccentric exercise in various
rehabilitation populations. The two defining properties of eccentric muscle contractions—a …

The pro-and anti-inflammatory macrophages are associated with insulin sensitivity and
skeletal muscle regeneration. Infiltrating macrophages in skeletal muscle during a period of …

Background Addressing muscle deficits within a multi-component exercise fall reduction
program is a priority, especially for the highest risk older adults, ie, those who have fallen …

Objective Prevalence of total knee replacement (TKR) is large and growing but functional
outcomes are variable. Physical therapy (PT) is integral to functional recovery following TKR …

Background and purpose Postoperative rehabilitation plays an indispensable role for a
successful total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and the optimal exercises programs are not known …

Eccentric muscle contraction, during which a muscle lengthens while under tension, is a
fundamental process of human movement but a surprisingly under-researched area of …

Background Obesity is a significant risk factor for developing knee osteoarthritis, and these
cases suffer from complications following Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA). An association …

Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the preferred surgical treatment of end stage
osteoarthritis of the knee. However, up to 20% of patients are dissatisfied after TKA …