Immobility and rehabilitation

Question 1

What is sarcopaenia

Answer 1

age related loss of muscle mass and function

Question 2

what are the 3 criteria for sarcopaenia and what classifies sarcopaenia

Answer 2

1. low muscle mass
2. low muscle strength
3. low physical performance
   1 + 2/3

Question 3

what is osteopaenia

Answer 3

age related loss of bone mass exacerbated by immobility

Question 4

what ages do peak loss of muscle mass occur

Answer 4

30 and 60

Question 5

What happens when you lose muscle mass and what does this increase risk of

Answer 5

as you lose muscle mass you gain fat mass which increases risk of cardiometabolic diseases eg metabolic syndrome, diabetes, CVD

Question 6

Key aims of rehab

Answer 6

patient centres
SMART goal orientated
coordinated
improve outcomes

Question 7

How many minutes a week of moderate intensity exercise should be done

Answer 7

150 min

Question 8

how many times a week should muscle strength exercises be done

Answer 8

twice a week

Question 9

How many minutes a week of high intensity exercise should be done

Answer 9

75 min