Physical Activity and Sarcopenia in the Geriatric Population: A Systematic Review
Sarcopenia is an aging-related health problem in the geriatric population. Sarcopenia reduces muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. Although physical activity is protective against sarcopenia for older adults, there are limited studies in this area. The purpose of this study was to integrate and analyze research on physical activity and sarcopenia in the geriatric population.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Szu-Ying Lee, Heng-Hsin Tung, Chieh-Yu Liu, Liang-Kung Chen Tags: Original Study Source Type: research