Meta-Analysis on the Association between Echo Intensity, Muscle Strength, and Physical Function in Older Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of ultrasonographic echo intensity (EI) to evaluate skeletal muscle quality and its effects on strength, explosive power, and physical function (PF) in older individuals remains unclear. This meta-analysis evaluated the associations among EI, muscle strength (MS), and PF in older individuals.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, SPORT Discus, and CINAHL databases through October 2022 to identify primary studies examining the association between EI and MS/PF. Effect sizes were computed using a random-effects model and presented using forest plots. Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and I2 statistics were used to measure heterogeneity.

Results

This meta-analysis included 24 patients. EI demonstrated a negati

SUBMITTER: Yuan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772333 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature