Bioengineers have developed a mechanically active adhesive named MAGENTA, which functions as a soft robotic device able to extend and contract muscles from the outside. In an animal model, MAGENTA ...

When a limb is rendered immobile for long periods of time, its muscles will inevitably begin to atrophy. A new implant could help keep that from happening, however, by mechanically stretching and ...

Do you wake up with aches and pains as soon as you wake up? It is not uncommon for some to experience muscle stiffness and ...

Stretching the piriformis muscle can relieve tension, reduce muscle discomfort, and improve mobility. A person can do a piriformis stretch in a chair or on the floor. The piriformis is a flat, ...

Muscle atrophy is a primary characteristic of both sarcopenia and cachexia, significantly impacting physical function and quality of life. This figure illustrates the multifaceted causes of muscle ...