Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management

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. Ove...

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Published in:Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research 2016, Vol.2016 (2016), p.58-67
Main Authors: Visvanathan, Renuka, Jadczak, Agathe D., Khow, Kareeann S. F., Yu, Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aging
Biomarkers
Clinical medicine
Colleges & universities
Diagnosis
Exercise
Exercise for the aged
Health aspects
Methods
Mortality
Musculoskeletal system
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Nutrition research
Older people
Patient outcomes
Physical fitness
Review
Sarcopenia
Working groups
X-rays
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1687-7063
1687-7071
DOI:10.1155/2016/5978523