Dorsiflexion peak torque

1. Sarcopenia decreases dorsiflexion peak torque in humans (-56%).

   “Sarcopenic older adults had significantly lower dorsiflexion peak torque (-56%), sit-to-stand power (-37%) and functional capacity tests performance (-30 to -46%) compared to controls.”

   Humansolder adults with sarcopenia vs controlstibialis anterior

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