Possible Sarcopenia and Impact of Dual-Task Exercise on Gait Speed, Handgrip Strength, Falls, and Perceived Health

Possible Sarcopenia and Impact of Dual-Task Exercise on Gait Speed, Handgrip Strength, Falls, and Perceived Health

Background: Sarcopenia is defined as a progressive age-related loss in muscle mass and strength affecting physical performance. It is associated with many negative outcomes including falls, disability, cognitive decline, and mortality. Protein enriched diet and resistance training have shown to impr...

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Main Authors: Reshma Aziz Merchant, Yiong Huak Chan, Richard Jor Yeong Hui, Jia Yi Lim, Sing Cheer Kwek, Santhosh K. Seetharaman, Lydia Shu Yi Au, John E. Morley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
sarcopenia
grip strength
gait speed
dual-task exercise
frailty
perceived health
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2021.660463/full

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