myositis (inflammation that leads to muscle weakness). Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) happens with a compression of nerves or blood vessels between the upper body and arm. This causes pain ...

Acute injury, overuse (wear and tear), and underlying conditions affecting arm bones, muscles, joints ... and needles"), burning sensations, and weakness along the path of the affected nerve.

In muscular dystrophy, the weakness is in the muscles. An inherited genetic mistake prevents the body from making a protein that helps build muscles and keep them strong. Only males can get ...

Later during her childhood, she frequently complained of significant muscle stiffness that was often followed by generalized limb weakness lasting 2–3 min, usually at the onset of physical ...

As people get older, they often notice a loss of strength and mobility. Many assume that this is due to weakening muscles.

Three patients with spinal muscular atrophy had improved muscle strength and could walk farther after a month of daily spinal ...

Conclusion Small significant deficits of elbow extensor and flexor muscle strength exist in the affected arm of unilateral LE in comparison with healthy controls. Notably, comparing elbow strength ...

People who’ve had a stroke from six months to 10 years ago are invited to test the portable, pacemaker-like device which scientists hope will be a game-changer for those with arm weakness. The device ...