Relationship between dynapenia, sarcopenia and functional mobility in institutionalized frail elderly

Relationship between dynapenia, sarcopenia and functional mobility in institutionalized frail elderly

Introduction: Among the disabling events with advancing age, there is the Frail Elderly Syndrome (FES), resulting in a higher risk of falls, disability, hospitalization and even death. Objective: verify the relationship between dynapenia, sarcopenia and functional mobility of institutionalized frail...

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Main Authors: Antonio V. Soares, Elessandra Marcelino, Noé G. Borges Júnior, Susana C. Domenech, Monique S. G. Loch, Yoshimasa Sagawa Júnior
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2016-06-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
Frail Elderly. Muscle Strength. Geriatric Assessment
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/120245

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http://www.revistas.usp.br/rmrp/article/view/120245

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