Diagnostics
To identify genetic mutations associated with muscle disorders
Genetic Testing
Sutured torn or ruptured muscles to restore their integrity
Muscle Repair
Sold under the brand name Soma, is a prescription muscle relaxant used for the short-term treatment of acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions
Carisoprodol
Quadriceps muscles
QUADS
Voluntary muscles attached to bones that enable conscious movement
Skeletal Muscles
To check for muscle enzymes and autoimmune conditions
Blood Tests
Uses tiny instruments to reconnect blood vessels and nerves during muscle reconstruction
Microsurgery
Typically injected into the affected muscles. The dosage and frequency of injections depend on the condition being treated
Botulinum toxin
High-intensity interval training
HIIT
Involuntary muscles found in internal organs like the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels
Smooth Muscles
A small sample of muscle tissue is removed and examined under a microscope for abnormalities
Muscle Biopsy
May involve muscle repair or repositioning as part of the procedure
Joint Replecment Surgery
Precise mechanism of action is unknown, but it is believed to work by depressing the central nervous system
Metaxalone
Latissimus dorsi muscle
LAT
Muscle contraction generates heat, which helps maintain body temperature
Heat Production
Measures electrical activity in muscles to detect nerve damage or muscle weakness
Electromyography
Moves a muscle from one location to another to strengthen a weaker muscle
Muscle Transfer
Works by blocking the action of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that triggers muscle contractions in the bladder
Oxybutynin
Biceps femoris
BF
Skeletal muscles hold the body in proper alignment
Posture Maintenance
Evaluates the function of nerves supplying the muscles
Nerve Conduction Studies
Reconnects severed nerves to muscles to improve function after amputation or injury
Targeted muscle reinnervation
Intended for short-term use, typically for two to three weeks, and is used along with rest and physical therapy
Cyclobenzaprine
Tibialis anterior muscle
TA
Extends and laterally flexes the spine
Iliocostalis