Medically reviewed by Femi Aremu, PharmD A creatine kinase (CK) test measures the levels of the enzyme in your blood.High levels can be a sign of damage to the muscles, heart, or brain.A doctor may ...

Genetic testing can confirm a muscular dystrophy (MD) diagnosis when symptoms and other tests already suggest MD. It also identifies specific gene mutations that can guide targeted treatment. Genetic ...

Knowing when an athlete can safely return to training after intense exercise typically relies on coaches and athletes making best-guess estimates, but a new easy-to-use fingerprint blood test, ...

But what if I told you that you don't need to visit a fancy lab or use strange equipment to get an idea of how strong your leg muscles are? That's right! The answer might just be in the most common ...

Aldolase helps your body turn sugar into energy. Most of it is stored in your muscles and liver. When these cells are damaged, they release aldolase into your blood. Measuring the amount of aldolase ...

Human movement is reciprocal in nature: Opposing muscle groups must coordinate for proper movement. Muscle length and strength between opposing muscle groups need to be in balance for normal movement ...