Physical function and muscle strength in sporadic inclusion body myositis.

Anders Nørkær JørgensenPer AagaardJakob L NielsenMette ChristiansenLars G HvidUlrik FrandsenLouise P Diederichsen

Published in: Muscle & nerve (2017)

TUG assessment appears to sensitively predict self-perceived physical function in sIBM patients. Notably, between-limb asymmetry in lower limb muscle strength had a substantial negative impact on motor tasks involving gait function. Muscle Nerve 56: E50-E58, 2017.

Keyphrases

lower limb
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
depressive symptoms
physical activity
skeletal muscle
working memory
social support
late onset