Clinical Manifestations and Pathophysiology of Sarcopenia
Mitsutaka Yakabe,
Sumito Ogawa,
Masahiro Akishita
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, July 2015
Pages:
10-17
Received:
23 July 2015
Accepted:
31 July 2015
Published:
1 August 2015
DOI:
10.11648/j.bs.20150102.11
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Abstract: Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by low muscle mass and low physical performance. Several groups have established diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, which include usual gait speed, skeletal muscle mass and grip strength. In this article, we summarize these criteria, pathogenesis, epidemiology, related conditions and possible interventions for sarcopenia.
Abstract: Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by low muscle mass and low physical performance. Several groups have established diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, which include usual gait speed, skeletal muscle mass and grip strength. In this article, we summarize these criteria, pathogenesis, epidemiology, related conditions and possible in...
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