Physiological and functional evaluation of healthy young and older men and women: design of the European MyoAge study.

MCPHEE, Jamie S, HOGREL, Jean-Yves, MAIER, Andrea B, SEPPET, Enn, SEYNNES, Olivier R, SIPILÄ, Sarianna, BOTTINELLI, Roberto, BARNOUIN, Yoann, BIJLSMA, Astrid Y, GAPEYEVA, Helena, MADEN-WILKINSON, Tom, MESKERS, Carel G, PÄÄSUKE, Mati, SILLANPÄÄ, Elina, STENROTH, Lauri, BUTLER-BROWNE, Gillian, NARICI, Marco V and JONES, David A (2013). Physiological and functional evaluation of healthy young and older men and women: design of the European MyoAge study. Biogerontology, 14 (3), 325-37.

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Abstract

Within the European multi-centre MyoAge project, one workpackage was designed to investigate the contribution of age-related changes to muscle mass, contractile characteristics and neural control in relation to reductions in mobility in older age. The methodology has been described here. Test centres were located in Manchester, UK; Paris, France; Leiden, The Netherlands; Tartu, Estonia and Jyväskylä, Finland. In total, 182 young (18-30 years old, 52.2 % female) and 322 older adults (69-81 years old, 50 % female) have been examined. The participants were independent living, socially active and free from disease that impaired mobility levels. The older participants were selected based on physical activity levels, such that half exceeded current recommended physical activity levels and the other half had lower physical activity levels than is recommended to maintain health. Measurements consisted of blood pressure; anthropometry and body composition (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and magnetic resonance imaging); lung function; standing balance and cognitive function (CANTAB). Mobility was assessed using the Timed Up and Go, a 6 min walk, activity questionnaires and accelerometers to monitor habitual daily activities. Muscle strength, power, fatigue and neural activation were assessed using a combination of voluntary and electrically stimulated contractions. Fasting blood samples and skeletal muscle biopsies were collected for detailed examination of cell and molecular differences between young and older individuals. The results from this study will provide a detailed insight into "normal, healthy" ageing, linking whole-body function to the structure and function of the neuromuscular system and the molecular characteristics of skeletal muscle.

Item Type: Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group - Does NOT include content added after October 2018: Centre for Sport and Exercise Science
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-013-9434-7
Page Range: 325-37
Depositing User: Tom Maden-Wilkinson
Date Deposited: 17 Jan 2018 11:47
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2021 16:31
URI: https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/17533

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