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Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management
- Source :
- Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research.
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016.
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Abstract
- Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is affecting the older population worldwide. Sarcopenia is associated with poor health outcomes, such as falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality; however it is potentially treatable if recognized and intervened early. Over the last two decades, there has been significant expansion of research in this area. Currently there is international recognition of a need to identify the condition early for intervention and prevention of the disastrous consequences of sarcopenia if left untreated. There are currently various screening tools proposed. As yet, there is no consensus on the best tool. Effective interventions of sarcopenia include physical exercise and nutrition supplementation. This review paper examined the screening tools and interventions for sarcopenia.
- Subjects :
- body regions
Article Subject
musculoskeletal system
human activities
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16877063
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
- Accession number :
- edsair.hindawi.publ..c26dbb1d74c7d6e84795d04e2b0d4001
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5978523