Not all pain is the same: Understanding the crucial differences between muscle pain and nerve pain

Most people have experienced pain at some point in their lives. A sore neck after a long day at work, aching legs after ...
Nature

Sex differences in skeletal muscle metabolism in exercise and type 2 diabetes mellitus

This Review focuses on currently available literature describing sex differences in skeletal muscle metabolism in humans, as well as highlighting current research gaps within the field. These ...
Nature

Differences in muscle morphology assessed by ultrasound at various muscle regions and their impact on voluntary and involuntary force production

The ability to produce maximal and rapid force is partially underpinned by muscle morphology, such as muscle size 1,2, muscle quality 3, and muscle stiffness 4,5. All these muscle characteristics are ...
Runner's World

Fast twitch vs. slow twitch muscles: Here’s the difference – and it’s not just about endurance vs. sprinting

When you picture different athletes – marathon runners, gymnasts and Olympic weightlifters, for example – you likely categorise them instinctively by their height, size and build. But what makes these ...