Adherence
Current standardized assessment of muscle quality is lacking, with no single ideal endpoint measure, necessitating consensus on definitions and standardized imaging or functional tests.
There is currently no single, standardized, widely available clinical test for 'muscle quality.' Clinicians use proxies like grip strength and gait speed. Research is ongoing to standardize imaging (ultrasound, MRI) for routine use. Patients should be aware that 'muscle quality' is a distinct concept from 'muscle mass' and may require specialized assessment.
Uniformity and clarity, however, are needed regarding the definition of muscle quality and the measurement methodology.
Why this rating
This is a consensus statement/symposium report identifying gaps, not primary research data.
Source
The Need for Standardized Assessment of Muscle Quality in Skeletal Muscle Function Deficit and Other Aging-Related Muscle Dysfunctions: A Symposium Report
Rosaly Correa‐de‐Araujo et al. · Frontiers in Physiology · 2017
DOI 10.3389/fphys.2017.00087
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