Dystrophin-deficiency stiffens skeletal muscle and impairs elasticity: an in vivo rheological examination
Pavithran Devananthan, Rebecca Craven, Kellie Joe, Gretel S. Major, Jiayi Chen, Natalia Kabaliuk, Angus Lindsay
This study develops an in vivo rheological method to assess skeletal muscle stiffness and elasticity in dystrophin-deficient mice, finding increased stiffness and impaired recovery in mdx mice.
Journal of Applied Physiology · Dec 1, 2025Peer-reviewedPhysiology