Muscle mass and intramuscular fat of the quadriceps are related to muscle strength in non-ambulatory chronic stroke survivors: A cross-sectional study

201875 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Naoki Akazawa · Tokushima Bunri University

Kazuhiro Harada · Kibi International University

Abstract

Muscle mass and intramuscular fat of the quadriceps are related to muscle strength in non-ambulatory chronic stroke survivors. Increasing muscle mass and decreasing intramuscular fat of the quadriceps of both limbs may improve muscle strength.

Topics & Keywords

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 13, Issue 8, pp. e0201789-e0201789

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0201789

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