Walking speed in older adults without sarcopenia was significantly associated with respiratory muscle strength and dynamic balance, suggesting that targeted interventions such as respiratory muscle training and balance exercises may help maintain or enhance mobility.
Background/Objectives: Sarcopenia is a common public health problem in older adults and is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, particularly in institutionalized populations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in institutionalized older adults, assess the adequacy of pro...
Background: Sarcopenia is a syndrome associated with ageing that causes a decrease in muscle mass and muscle function. Environmental factors play role as risk factors for severe sarcopenia. This study aimed to determine the differences in physical performance, muscle strength, and muscle mass between elderly people liv...
Yosef Purwoko, Dwi Ngestiningsih, H. Hardian et al.· Althea Medical Journal· 0 citations
This study aimed to investigate the associations between isolated sarcopenia and its combination with general and abdominal obesity, stratified by sex, with limitations in basic (BADL) and instrumental (IADL) activities of daily living among Brazilian older adults. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 6,874 older...
Ana Lúcia Danielewicz, B. P. Freitas, Bruno de Souza Moreira et al.· Ciência & Saúde Coletiva· 0 citations
Abstract Objectives This community-based, cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association of calf circumference and body mass index (BMI) with sarcopenia in older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods: Community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years were enrolled in New Taipei City, Taiwan, between 1 Janua...
Chung-Ta Chang, Yu-Sen Peng, Shih-Ping Liu et al.· Renal Failure· 0 citations
Background
Sarcopenia, characterized by progressive age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, significantly impacts functional independence and mortality among older adults. Early screening using validated tools such as the SARC-F questionnaire is essential for identifying individuals with functional limit...
Pratik R. Ingle, Y. Khairmode, Dipak B. Korade et al.· Indian Journal of Physiother...· 0 citations
Background: We examined associations between physical activity (PA), muscle function, and sarcopenia in older people with HIV (PWH). Setting: Multi-site PROSPER-HIV Study, including data from Seattle, WA, Cleveland, OH, and Birmingham, AL. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 148 PWH aged ≥50 y...
Vitor H. F. Oliveira, A. P. dos Santos, C. H. Davey et al.· Journal of Acquired Immune D...· 0 citations
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