Immobility and rehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
Sarcopenia
A
Age related loss of muscle mass AND function
2
Q
Sarcopenia begins at …. and accelerates at around …. years of age
A
30
60
3
Q
Primary sarcopenia
A
Age-related sarcopenia
4
Q
Secondary sarcopenia
A
Other factors contributing sarcopenia (e.g. nutrition, neurological disease, endocrine, muscle disuse)
5
Q
Proven interventions to prevent sarcopenia
A
Progressive resistance training
Aerobic training
Reduce sedentary time
6
Q
ACE inhibitors
A
Shown to increase muscle function in elderly people
