Sarcopenia is a potentially modifiable risk factor for falls and fractures in older adults, but the
strength of the association between sarcopenia, falls, and fractures is unclear. This study …

Objective The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to assess the short-,
middle-and long-term consequences of sarcopenia. Methods Prospective studies assessing …

Regular physical activity helps to improve physical and mental functions as well as reverse
some effects of chronic disease to keep older people mobile and independent. Despite the …

Background Hand grip strength (HGS) is used for the diagnosis of sarcopenia and frailty.
Several factors have been shown to influence HGS values during measurement. Therefore …

Abstract Background and Purpose The revised European Working Group on Sarcopenia in
Older People (EWGSOP2, version 2019) definition of sarcopenia differs with respect to the …

Introduction we examined the consequences of applying the new EWGSOP2 algorithm for
sarcopenia screening instead of the former EWGSOP algorithm (EWGSOP1) in geriatric …

Key points Skeletal muscle size and strength decline in older age. The vastus lateralis, a
large thigh muscle, undergoes extensive neuromuscular remodelling in healthy ageing, as …

Background Age-related loss of muscle and bone (sarcopenia and osteoporosis), increases
the risk of falls and fractures and consequently leads to a substantial economic burden for …

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Background Observational studies show inverse associations between serum 25-
hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and sarcopenia incidence; however, it remains unclear …