Musculoskeletal Medicine Research

KEY FINDING: Synchronous push-up tele-assessment showed significant correlations with 1RM and MRT volume loads, indicating it's a good alternative for measuring performance changes.

KEY FINDING: SCI without ABPT exhibited uncoupled bone turnover and progressive cancellous and cortical bone loss.

KEY FINDING: Sarcopenia was associated with a higher prevalence of polypharmacy (OR: 1.65, 95% CI [1.23, 2.20], I2 = 84%, P < 0.01).

KEY FINDING: Acute SCI leads to rapid declines in bone mass in the hip, distal femur, and proximal tibia, resulting in sublesional osteoporosis and increased fracture risk.

KEY FINDING: The average age of patients with SCI-VF was about 55 years, and most were male. Cervical spine fractures were the most common, and most injuries were incomplete.

KEY FINDING: A statistically significant linear trend was found between pulse charge and isometric torque production in both groups, with higher pulse charge resulting in higher torque.

KEY FINDING: The incidence of hip subluxation increased with the injury duration, with no subluxation occurring within three months of injury, but more than 50% occurred after 36 months.

KEY FINDING: Immobility and de-loading after SCI increase bone resorption and decrease osteoblast activity, resulting in osteopenia.

KEY FINDING: Heart rate and perceived exertion significantly increased during the wheelchair propulsion fatigue protocol.

KEY FINDING: GlyNAC alone improved motor function, as indicated by BBB scores, gait symmetry, and open field test results.