Age-related degeneration of lumbar muscle morphology in healthy younger versus older men.

Alexander Dallaway John HattersleyMichael DioknoJason TallisDerek RenshawAdrian WilsonSarah WayteAndrew WeedallMichael Joseph Duncan

Published in: The aging male : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male (2021)

Age-related atrophy is muscle specific in the lumbar spine; changes in lumbar musculature is independent of PA, handgrip strength may reflect morphological changes in the postural muscles with age. This study supports establishing effective targeted exercise interventions in the lumbar musculature.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
physical activity
skeletal muscle
middle aged
cancer therapy
community dwelling
resistance training
body composition