Muscle structure and function in older adults with a rotator cuff tear

Rotator cuff tears are a highly prevalent musculoskeletal injury affecting 20-50% of older adults, and prevalence increases with more advanced age. Symptoms of a rotator cuff tear include muscle atrophy, fatty infiltration, decreased strength, and a loss of functional ability. However, a healthy aging process is also associated with atrophy, reduced strength, and declines in physical function. The goals of this dissertation were to understand how muscle volume and strength are affected with healthy aging, and how the symptoms of a rotator cuff tear may further compound age-associated changes to muscle morphology, strength, and function.

Grantor dc:publisher

Wake Forest University

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Vidt, Meghan Elise

• activities of daily living

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/10339/39257

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:wakespace.lib.wfu.edu:10339/39257