Muscle &
Joint Health
Maintaining strong muscles and healthy joints is essential for overall mobility, flexibility, and quality of life. Muscle and joint discomfort can arise from a variety of factors, including ageing, intensive physical activity, inflammation, or underlying health conditions. Symptoms such as persistent joint pain, stiffness, swelling, muscle weakness, cramps, or unexplained fatigue may indicate underlying issues. Individuals who engage in regular or high-intensity physical activity, have a family history of arthritis, or suffer from conditions such as osteoporosis, inflammatory disorders, or previous musculoskeletal injury may particularly benefit from testing. Early detection of imbalances, deficiencies, or inflammation is crucial to prevent complications and support an active, pain-free lifestyle.
At Fortress Clinical Laboratory, our Muscle & Joint Health Blood Test provides a comprehensive evaluation of key biomarkers associated with muscle function, joint health, and inflammatory activity. By analysing these markers, your doctor can better understand the causes of muscle weakness, joint stiffness, or pain and develop personalised management strategies tailored to your needs. This enables targeted interventions that can improve physical performance, reduce discomfort, and protect musculoskeletal health over the long term.
Muscle & Joint Health Test Profile includes:
• Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide (Anti-CCP) Antibody – an early marker for rheumatoid arthritis, helping identify autoimmune joint conditions.
• Creatine Kinase (CK) – an enzyme that indicates muscle damage or stress, often elevated in athletes or after strenuous activity.
• Rheumatoid Factor (RF) – detects autoimmune activity linked to joint inflammation and chronic conditions.
• Uric Acid – elevated levels may contribute to gout, joint pain, and inflammation.
Regular monitoring of these biomarkers supports early diagnosis, management of chronic musculoskeletal conditions, injury prevention, and maintenance of overall muscle and joint health. By taking proactive steps, you and your doctor can implement personalised interventions, including dietary adjustments, exercise programmes, supplementation, or medical treatment, to enhance joint flexibility, muscle strength, and long-term mobility.
With accurate and timely results from Fortress Clinical Laboratory, you gain a clear understanding of your muscle and joint health, make informed health decisions, and adopt strategies to maintain strength, mobility, and physical performance well into the future. This test is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to optimise performance, prevent musculoskeletal decline, or manage existing conditions effectively.