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