1.   Defensive end Michael Boireau of the Minnesota Vikings will miss the entire season because of a relapse of a rare and incurable muscular disorder.

2.   LeMond has been out of the sport for three years, fighting a muscular disorder, and Indurain retired earlier this year.

3.   LeMond has been out of the sport for three years after being diagnosed with a muscular disorder.

4.   The Senate subcommittee hearing was called to explore new federal regulations to help reduce repetitive strain injuries and similar muscular disorders in the workplace.