Immobility and rehab Flashcards
What is sarcopenia?
Age related loss of muscle mass and function
1- low muscle mass
2- low muscle strength
3- low physical performance
When does muscle mass tend to start to decrease in sarcopenia?
About 30years old
Mechanisms of sarcopenia?
Age related Disuse Inadequate nutrition / malnutrition Cachexia Neurodegenerative diseases Endocrine - steroids, thyroid, insulin resistance, GH
What is sarcopenia obesity?
Loss of muscle mass and increased fat
Sarcopenic obesity increases risk of what?
Cardiometabolic disorders
- insulin resistance
- metabolic syndrome
- cardiovascular disease
How much exercise is recommended per week?
150 mins moderate per week
75 mins vigorous per week
30 mins brisk walking 5 times a week
Strength and balance 2 times a week
Sarcopenia interventions?
Exercise Nutrition - bit D, calcium , protein supplements Creatine ACEi - improve muscle strength Hormones - GH, testosterone Antioxidants
What is rehabilitation?
Interactive process enabling individual to maximise their potential to live a full and active life where appropriate
What is reablement?
Process of an individual regaining the skills, confidence and independence to enable them to do things for themselves
What is habilitation?
Process of assisting an individual with achieving developmental skills when impairments have caused delay or blocking of initial acquisition of these skills
