Measuring muscle strength with bioelectrical impedance analysis (IMAGE)

Shibaura Institute of Technology

Measuring muscle strength with bioelectrical impedance analysis

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Researchers from SIT, Japan, report that thigh phase angle measurements—derived from bioelectrical impedance analysis—can be used to predict knee extensor strength in adults.

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Prof. Ryota Akagi from SIT, Japan

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