Physiology and Pathophysiology of Musculoskeletal Aging

• Main Author: Ali Mobasheri (auth)
• Other Authors: Alexandrina Ferreira Mendes (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2015
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Physiology; articular cartilage; Sarcopenia; pathophysiology; Proteomics; Aging; Chiropractic Treatment; Musculoskeletal System; skeletal muscle; Osteoarthritis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

We live in a world with an ever-increasing aging population. This aging population is predicted to place a huge financial burden on healthcare systems around the world. Understanding healthy ageing is a key research priority, along with a better understanding of the pathophysiology of ageing that oc...