Strength and Performance Tests for Screening Reduced Muscle Mass in Elderly Lebanese Males with Obesity in Community Dwellings

The reduction in skeletal muscle mass (SMM) is a common phenomenon in older adults. It is associated with several diseases, a reduction in physical fitness, longer periods of hospitalization and high rates of mortality. We aimed to identify the reliability of simple tools for screening for reduced S...

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Main Authors: Dana Saadeddine, Leila Itani, Andrea P. Rossi, Massimo Pellegrini, Marwan El Ghoch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/9/1/23