Mike: So the test is called the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test. And as it sounds like in the title, you're going to do as many ...

When I was trained as an American physician, I was never exposed to the concept of muscle strength testing that is utilized as part of the pseudo-scientific field of applied kinesiology (AK). To be ...

In results of a study of 130 patients scheduled to undergo arthroscopic rotator cuff tear repair surgery, the supine Napoleon test was superior to the lift-off, bear-hug and Napoleon tests when used ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord called motor neurons. Motor neurons control muscle movement and ...

Building your fast-twitch muscle fibers can help you get stronger and faster. This type of muscle fiber is responsible for the fast, explosive movements used in activities like sprinting, jumping, and ...