Open AccessLower Physical Activity Is Associated With Higher Intermuscular Adipose Tissue in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy
Author(s) -
Lori J. Tuttle,
David R. Sinacore,
W. Todd Cade,
Michael J. Mueller
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.998
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1538-6724
pISSN - 0031-9023
DOI - 10.2522/ptj.20100329
Subject(s) - medicine , adipose tissue , diabetes mellitus , skeletal muscle , type 2 diabetes , body mass index , peripheral neuropathy , peripheral , ankle , endocrinology , surgery
Increased lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle has been linked to insulin resistance, impaired muscle performance, and impaired physical function. It is unclear whether physical activity is associated with lipid content in skeletal muscle, muscle performance, or overall physical function.
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