Effect of Squat Exercises on Lung Function in Elderly Women with Sarcopenia

Effect of Squat Exercises on Lung Function in Elderly Women with Sarcopenia

We explored whether a mechanically-assisted squat exercise improved muscle mass, muscle function, and pulmonary function in elderly women with or without sarcopenia. In total, 76 community-dwelling elderly subjects (>60 years of age) were screened. We ultimately included 30 subjects who compl...

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Main Authors: Yun Kyung Jeon, Myung Jun Shin, Cheol Min Kim, Byeong-Ju Lee, Sang Hun Kim, Da Som Chae, Jong-Hwan Park, Yong Seok So, Hyuntae Park, Chang Hyung Lee, Byoung Chul Kim, Jae Hyeok Chang, Yong Beom Shin, In Joo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
sarcopenia
squat exercise
respiratory function
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/7/167

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