Immobility

Question 1

what is sarcopenia?

• definition? (3)
• what are the mechanisms?
• consequences?
• management?

Answer 1

Age related loss of muscle mass and function

-1. Low muscle mass
2. Low muscle strength
3. Low physical performance
(1 + 2/3)

• multifactorial: Endocrine, neuro degenerative disease, Cachexia, inadequate nutrition/malabsorption, disuse, age related
• increased dependance on others, dues to falls/red activity/DM etc

-exercise: progressive resistance training, aerobic
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