SynthesisGeriatrics & gerontology international2025
Muscle elasticity variations in assessing age-related changes in adults - A systematic review.
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- Muscle elasticity variations in assessing age-related changes in adults - A systematic review.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2025Pooled it
- Age Associations with Hamstring Tightness, Trunk Flexibility, and Lumbar Lordosis in Sedentary Adult Females: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2026Article
- Ultrasound Elastography for the Assessment of Sarcopenia.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Shear wave elastography for assessing rectus femoris stiffness: a study on the interaction and reliability of body position and contraction state.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Standardizing shear wave elastography for sarcopenia assessment: A necessary step forward.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2025Article
- Sonoelastographic evaluation of diaphragmatic thickness and stiffness in dialysis patients.BMC medical imaging · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimMuscle loss of strength, mass, and function is a natural process that occurs with aging. It is referred to as sarcopenia and represents a major cause of disability. The assessment and quantification of muscle have garnered considerable interest, leading to the recent introduction of shear wave elastography (SWE) as a noninvasive and accessible method for evaluating muscle. Considering this, our systematic review aimed to define the impact of aging on muscle using SWE.
methodsWe examined publications spanning the past decade, specifically focusing on muscle elasticity in the healthy older population. We finally included 15 cross-sectional studies, which evaluated a great variety of anatomical regions using SWE.
resultsAlthough all studies compared muscle stiffness across age groups, the age cut-offs varied widely. Findings revealed reduced or unchanged stiffness in relaxed muscles, decreased stiffness during contraction, and increased stiffness during passive stretching. Sex effects were inconsistent, with some studies reporting higher elasticity in males and others noting greater stiffness in females. SWE also showed a positive correlation with muscle function tests.
conclusionsThese insights highlight the importance of refining standardized SWE protocols to enhance the accuracy and reliability of future studies on muscle stiffness and aging. Owing to the substantial variability in methodologies, a meta-analysis could not be conducted. © 2025 Japan Geriatrics Society. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2025; 25: 855-863.
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