Activities of Daily Living and Muscle Strength

Abstract

In view of muscle strength in activities of daily living (ADL), muscles are physiologically reviewed by introducing disuse muscle atrophy due to long-term bedrest, and muscle atrophy of astronauts under the microgravity. In addition, active muscle quantity in ADL of healthy adults, elderly people, patients with orthopedic diseases and patients with cardiovascular disease is described. From the articles on muscle weakness and physical therapy, suggestions that should be considered as a clinical physical therapy method are also introduced. © 2003, The Society of Physical Therapy Science. All rights reserved.