Topic: tibialis anterior

Physical hypoactivity during childhood, due to sedentary lifestyle, extended bed rest or developmental coordination disorders, induces sensorimotor and behavioral disturbances and increases risk of non-communicable diseases in the future. On the other hand, physical activity is widely recognized for its positive impact on health and is necessary for the harmonious maturation of the neuromuscular system. However, whether physical activity can counteract the deleterious effects of sensorimotor restriction (SMR) remains to be demonstrated. This study aimed to assess whether physical activity can

Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by the gradual decline of muscle mass and strength, predominantly affects elderly individuals and those leading sedentary lifestyles. Sarcopenia not only heightens the risk of falls, fractures, and hospitalizations among the elderly but also diminishes their quality of life while imposing a significant financial burden on healthcare systems. To address this challenge, our study aimed to develop an innovative integrated measuring system coupled with intelligent-based analysis to evaluate sarcopenia-related changes in neuromuscular functions and behaviors.We

Central nervous system injuries impede motor commands transmission to target muscles. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) bypass central motor control by directly stimulating the nerves of paralyzed muscles. Intraneural electrode for FES application have the potential to increase the selectivity and decrease the current threshold for activation compared to extraneural or surface electrodes. This study aims to identify electrical stimulus parameters that optimize the use of intraneural electrodes for neuromuscular FES.Electrical pulses were delivered using a non-commercial multi-channel sti