Sarcopenia: origins and clinical relevance

To a considerable extent, the advent of the term sarcopenia has contributed to the focus on this important condition and its effects on the quality of life and care of older persons. It is hoped that the advances in our understanding of the etiology and treatment of sarcopenia will further contribut...

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Published in:Clinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 27; no. 3; p. 337
Main Author: Rosenberg, Irwin H
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.08.2011
Subjects:
Aged, 80 and over
Aging - physiology
Exercise
History, 20th Century
Humans
Muscle Strength - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - physiopathology
Resistance Training
Sarcopenia - etiology
Sarcopenia - history
Sarcopenia - therapy
Terminology as Topic
ISSN:1879-8853, 1879-8853
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Summary:To a considerable extent, the advent of the term sarcopenia has contributed to the focus on this important condition and its effects on the quality of life and care of older persons. It is hoped that the advances in our understanding of the etiology and treatment of sarcopenia will further contribute to placing this diagnosis and treatment at a higher priority in the management of older persons and prevention of disability.
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ISSN:1879-8853
1879-8853
DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.003