Enhanced echo intensity (EI) on an ultrasound image of skeletal muscle indicates changes
in muscle quality, including increases in intramuscular fibrous and adipose tissues …

Background It is well known that loss of muscle mass (quantitative change) is a major
change that occurs with aging. Qualitative changes in skeletal muscle, such as increased …

Muscle quality is an important component of the functional profile of the elderly, and
previous studies have shown that both muscle quantity and quality independently contribute …

Ultrasound echo intensity (EI) values are a popular assessment of muscle quality. The
relationship between EI and total (% fat) and regional (% fatlimb) body composition was …

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 …

Increased proportion of non-contractile elements can be observed during aging by
enhanced skeletal muscle echo intensity (EI). Studies have demonstrated that an increase in …

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between echo intensity,
neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory performances in the elderly. Thirty-one healthy elderly …

Background Skeletal muscle experiences both quantitative and qualitative changes with
aging. Echo intensity (EI) of the skeletal muscle obtained by ultrasonography (US) has been …

Purpose The changes in muscle composition and its heterogeneity during aging are
associated with muscle weakness in elderly persons independent of decreases in muscle …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine the associations between quadriceps
muscle functionality features in nonactive older men to determine predictors of functional …