Immobility and Rehabilitation Flashcards
1
Q
What is sarcopenia?
A
Age related loss of muscle mass and function
2
Q
At what age does muscle mass start to decline?
At what age does this process accelerate?
A
30
60
3
Q
What is sarcopenic obesity?
What does this increase the risk of?
A
Loss of muscle mass with increased fat levels
Cardiometabolic disorders
4
Q
What is the only proven intervention to help with immobility in older people?
What is there some evidence for?
A
Exercise
(150 mins / week of moderate intensity activity in bouts of 10 mins or more)
Reduce sedentary time
Ca++/vitamin D/protein supplements, creatinine and ACE inhibitors
