Muscle Strength

"Muscle Strength" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The amount of force generated by MUSCLE CONTRACTION. Muscle strength can be measured during isometric, isotonic, or isokinetic contraction, either manually or using a device such as a MUSCLE STRENGTH DYNAMOMETER.

Descriptor ID	D053580
MeSH Number(s)	E01.370.600.425 G11.427.560
Concept/Terms	Muscle Strength Muscle Strength Strength, Muscle

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Muscle Strength".

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Diagnosis [E01]
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures [E01.370]
Physical Examination [E01.370.600]
Muscle Strength [E01.370.600.425]
Biological Sciences [G]
Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena [G11]
Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena [G11.427]
Muscle Strength [G11.427.560]

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more specific than "Muscle Strength".

Muscle Strength
Hand Strength

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Bar chart showing 193 publications over 20 distinct years, with a maximum of 16 publications in 2013 and 2016 and 2017

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2006	1	0	1
2007	2	7	9
2008	8	3	11
2009	8	3	11
2010	1	10	11
2011	8	2	10
2012	5	7	12
2013	9	7	16
2014	7	6	13
2015	6	7	13
2016	7	9	16
2017	11	5	16
2018	6	1	7
2019	2	3	5
2020	3	8	11
2021	8	7	15
2022	1	3	4
2023	2	4	6
2024	1	4	5
2025	1	0	1

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Jensen-Battaglia M, Lin PJ, Sanapala C, Watson EE, Mendler JH, Liesveld J, Wang Y, Hayward E, LoCastro M, Mortaz S, Dunne RF, Mustian K, Loh KP. Changes in muscle performance among older adults with myeloid malignancies engaging in a mobile health (mHealth) exercise intervention: a single arm pilot study. BMC Geriatr. 2025 Jan 09; 25(1):22.

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Chou SH, Cook NR, Kotler G, Kim E, Copeland T, Lee IM, Cawthon PM, Buring JE, Manson JE, LeBoff MS. Effects of Supplemental Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Physical Performance Measures in the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2024 Dec 18; 110(1):e44-e53.

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Baker J, Read P, Graham-Smith P, Monaco M, Varamenti E, Cardinale M, Jones TW. Physical Determinants of Sprint and Long Jump Performance in Male Youth Track-and-Field Athletes With Differing Maturity Statuses. Pediatr Exerc Sci. 2025 Nov 01; 37(4):378-389.

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Yuce S, Dzhavadov AA, Dikmen G, Ozden VE, Kocabey B, Parvizi J, Tozun R. Does Focused Gluteus Medius Muscle Stretching After Total Hip Arthroplasty Work? An Electromyographic Study. J Arthroplasty. 2025 Jan; 40(1):236-241.

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Batson T, Whitten SVW, Singh H, Zhang C, Colquitt G, Modlesky CM. Estimates of functional muscle strength from a novel progressive lateral step-up test are feasible, reliable, and related to physical activity in children with cerebral palsy. PLoS One. 2024; 19(7):e0306529.

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Johns WL, Vadhera AS, Hammoud S. Blood Flow Restriction Therapy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Arthroscopy. 2024 06; 40(6):1724-1726.

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Licea J, Khan OA, Singh T, Modlesky CM. Prefrontal cortex hemodynamic activity during a test of lower extremity functional muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. Eur J Neurosci. 2024 Jan; 59(2):298-307.

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Leung A, Kantak S, Hammoud S, Abraham R, Zarzycki R. Sex differences in corticospinal excitability and quadriceps performance after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Orthop Res. 2024 04; 42(4):769-776.

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Maestroni L, Turner A, Papadopoulos K, Sideris V, Read P. Total Score of Athleticism: Profiling Strength and Power Characteristics in Professional Soccer Players After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction to Assess Readiness to Return to Sport. Am J Sports Med. 2023 10; 51(12):3121-3130.

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Maestroni L, Turner A, Papadopoulos K, Pedley J, Sideris V, Read P. Single leg drop jump is affected by physical capacities in male soccer players following ACL reconstruction. Sci Med Footb. 2024 08; 8(3):201-211.

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