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Parity is associated with increased fiber length in the more proximal coccygeus and iliococcygeus pelvic floor muscles

Potential Mechanism ID’d for Impact of Parity on Pelvic Floor

Parity tied to increased fiber length in more proximal coccygeus, iliococcygeus pelvic floor muscles
Magnetic resonance imaging of preoperative fat fractions within the rotator cuff muscles may be able to help predict postoperative retear

Pre-Op Fat Fractions in Rotator Cuff Muscles ID Post-Op Retear

Failed repair group had significantly higher preoperative fat fractions in supraspinatus muscles
Exercise may benefit patients with adult and juvenile myositis

Exercise May Offer Benefit in Adult, Juvenile Myositis

Exercise may have anti-inflammatory effects in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
For patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Reduction in Proximal, Distal Leg Muscle Strength in T2DM

Proximal but not distal reduction seen in muscle volume in patients with type 2 diabetes
Motor control exercise to improve coordination of muscles that support the spine can help reduce lower back pain

Motor Control Exercise Can Help Ease Lower Back Pain

Specific exercises to improve coordination of muscles that control and support spine
Administration of nivolumab can cause adverse effects

Myopathy in Patient With Rx-Related Respiratory Symptoms

Case report describes 84-year-old male patient with myositis after nivolumab treatment

Standing Work May Have Long-Term Health Consequences

Significant fatigue effect seen in muscle twitch force after five hours of standing work

AOSSM: Surgery Better for Acute Proximal Hamstring Ruptures

Better lower extremity function score for surgical treatment; improved return to pre-injury activity
Adverse health behaviors in adolescence are only moderately associated with later musculoskeletal pain in adulthood

Adolescent Lifestyle Not Strongly Tied to Later Muscular Pain

Smoking, alcohol use, overweight/obesity weakly tied to later pain
Older adults need a protein-rich diet to maintain lower body muscle mass and strength

Different Protein Sources Vary in Effect on Elderly Muscle

Both animal and plant sources are important