Effectiveness of a Short-Term Mixed Exercise Program for Treating Sarcopenia in Hospitalized Patients Aged 80 Years and Older: A Prospective Clinical Trial

ConclusionVery old inpatients with sarcopenia can benefit from a mixed exercise program (even as short as two weeks) by improving their ADL and gait speed. However, the long-term effects of exercise on important clinical outcomes need to be further evaluated.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research