You have 20 muscles in your forearm, the part of your arm between your elbow and your hand. They help you move your arms, hands, and fingers and perform many of the tasks of daily life. You can strain ...

Split hand syndrome is a potential sign of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This means that some of the muscles in the hand are weak and thin (atrophied), while others are less affected.

Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a well-recognised condition in sports and rehabilitation, particularly after unaccustomed eccentric or resisted exercises involving large muscle groups. However ...

The complex combination of movements required for this simple scissor gesture is a big step up from the capabilities of previous biohybrid robots. A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a ...

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes—from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity—is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes – from type 2 diabetes to depression and even your longevity – is as simple as testing how tight your grip is. Grip strength refers to the power ...

Lawrence Hayes has received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the Chief Scientist Office (CSO), the RS Macdonald Charitable Trust, and the Physiological Society.