Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Muscle Physiology

Muscle physiology is the study of how muscle tissue functions at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, encompassing the mechanisms of contraction, energy metabolism, adaptation to stress, and integration with other physiological systems. Research published in International Physiology Journal addresses divers…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2578-8590 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Muscle physiology is the study of how muscle tissue functions at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, encompassing the mechanisms of contraction, energy metabolism, adaptation to stress, and integration with other physiological systems. Research published in International Physiology Journal addresses diverse aspects of this field, ranging from the molecular architecture of contractile proteins to whole-body applications in health and performance. Studies have examined the elastic properties of structural proteins in insect muscle, providing insights into the mechanical basis of contraction across species. The journal has published work on the distinct physiological modes of muscular contraction and their underlying mechanisms, as well as investigations into recovery methods such as cold water immersion in athletic contexts. Additional research has explored the relationship between aging and muscle dysfunction, including potential therapeutic interventions, and examined how body composition analysis can reveal changes in skeletal muscle mass associated with metabolic conditions. The journal has also featured work on environmental influences on muscular performance and the specialized physiology of cardiac muscle in different hormonal states. This breadth reflects the central importance of muscle physiology to understanding human health, disease, athletic performance, and aging.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Muscle Physiology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Physiology Journal (ISSN 2578-8590).

Journal editorial board
Carola Forster · Germany Ricardo J Fernandes · Portugal Alicja Kuban-Jankowska · Poland

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