Multicomponent exercise and the hallmarks of frailty: Considerations on cognitive impairment and acute hospitalization
EL Cadore, MLS de Asteasu, M Izquierdo - Experimental gerontology, 2019 - Elsevier
Frailty syndrome encompasses several physical hallmarks such as loss of muscle strength,
power output and mass, which leads to poor gait ability, fatigue, falls and overall difficulty to …
power output and mass, which leads to poor gait ability, fatigue, falls and overall difficulty to …
Diabetes and frailty
M El Assar, O Laosa, LR Mañas - Current Opinion in Clinical …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Current evidence reveals the high prevalence of diabetes in frail older patients, producing
an additional impairment of physical performance in this population. Insulin resistance …
an additional impairment of physical performance in this population. Insulin resistance …
[HTML][HTML] International exercise recommendations in older adults (ICFSR): expert consensus guidelines
The human ageing process is universal, ubiquitous and inevitable. Every physiological
function is being continuously diminished. There is a range between two distinct phenotypes …
function is being continuously diminished. There is a range between two distinct phenotypes …
The sit-to-stand muscle power test: An easy, inexpensive and portable procedure to assess muscle power in older people
Introduction Skeletal muscle power has been demonstrated to be a stronger predictor of
functional limitations than any other physical capability. However, no validated alternatives …
functional limitations than any other physical capability. However, no validated alternatives …
Relation between leg extension power and 30-s sit-to-stand muscle power in older adults: validation and translation to functional performance
This study aimed to assess the validity and functional relevance of a standardized procedure
to assess lower limb muscle power by means of the 30-s sit-to-stand (STS) test when …
to assess lower limb muscle power by means of the 30-s sit-to-stand (STS) test when …
Effect of a multicomponent exercise programme (VIVIFRAIL) on functional capacity in frail community elders with cognitive decline: study protocol for a randomized …
A Casas-Herrero, I Anton-Rodrigo… - Trials, 2019 - Springer
Background The benefit of physical exercise in ageing and particularly in frailty has been the
aim of recent research. Moreover, physical activity in the elderly is associated with a …
aim of recent research. Moreover, physical activity in the elderly is associated with a …
Relative sit‐to‐stand power: aging trajectories, functionally relevant cut‐off points, and normative data in a large European cohort
Background A validated, standardized, and feasible test to assess muscle power in older
adults has recently been reported: the sit‐to‐stand (STS) muscle power test. This …
adults has recently been reported: the sit‐to‐stand (STS) muscle power test. This …
Age-related variations of muscle mass, strength, and physical performance in community-dwellers: results from the Milan EXPO survey
Objectives Declining muscle mass and function are hallmarks of the aging process. The
preservation of muscle trophism may protect against various negative health outcomes. Age …
preservation of muscle trophism may protect against various negative health outcomes. Age …
Age-and sex-specific changes in lower-limb muscle power throughout the lifespan
Background Our main goal was to evaluate the pattern and time course of changes in
relative muscle power and its constituting components throughout the life span. Methods A …
relative muscle power and its constituting components throughout the life span. Methods A …
Association between handgrip strength, mobility, leg strength, flexibility, and postural balance in older adults under long‐term care facilities
A Wiśniowska-Szurlej… - BioMed research …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. Low muscle strength is common and important in geriatric syndromes including
frailty and sarcopenia. The epidemiology of grip strength of older people under long‐term …
frailty and sarcopenia. The epidemiology of grip strength of older people under long‐term …