Rehabilitation for Sarcopenia

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a serious concern in older adults, and several working groups for sarcopenia recommend using the presence of both low muscle strength and low muscle mass to diagnose sarcopenia. Numerous epidemiological studies have reported that sarcopenia is highly prevalent and is related to a high risk of mortality, disabilities, and loss of independence in older adults. The main approaches to prevention and treatment of sarcopenia are resistance training and protein intake. Several clinical trials indicate a combined program of resistance exercise and protein supplementation achieves significant improvement in muscle mass and strength.