Immobility

Question 1

What is sarcopenia? How is it classified?

Answer 1

Age-related loss of muscle mass and function

Reduced muscle mass and low muscle strength or low physical performance

Question 2

What is meant by sarcopenic obesity? What disorders does it increase the risk of?

Answer 2

Loss of muscle mass with increased fat

Increases risk of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, CVD, fractures

Question 3

What is the difference between primary and secondary sarcopenia?

Answer 3

Primary = just age-related
Secondary = relative contribution of other factors (e.g. undernutrition)

Question 4

What is the only proven effective intervention for sarcopenia?

Answer 4

Exercise and reduced sedentary time

Question 5

What is the commonest type and cause of immobility?

Answer 5

Problem with locomotion

MSK condition

Question 6

What are the main two ways in which disability is classified?

Answer 6

Activity of Daily Living scales

Impairment/ activity specific