Age-related differences in motor unit behaviours and maximal strength: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2026/07/25 by Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Simon Walker, Oliver Hayman +3
Engineering · Health Professions · Neuroscience · #Muscle activation and electromyography studies #Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention #Motor Control and Adaptation

paper · doi:10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2026.07.008

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