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KMID : 1024720170070010001
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Geriatric Rehabilitation
2017 Volume.7 No. 1 p.1 ~ p.10
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Rehabilitation Approach to Sarcopenia in Terms of Exercise and Nutrition
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Moon Myung-Hoon
Shin Myeong-Jun
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Abstract
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Sarcopenia, the age-related decline of skeletal muscle mass, strength and function, is associated with increased risk of falls and fractures, impaired ability to perform activities of daily living, loss of independence, disability, and even death. The pathophysiology of sarcopenia is unclear, but several important factors have been identified. These include several humoral factors, such as hormonal change, increased production of inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress. Considering absence of pharmacological intervention for sarcopenia, non-pharmacological interventions are the only option to prevent disability and frailty in sarcopenic patients. Physical activity with or without protein supplementation has demonstrated to be effective in preventing disability and frailty in elderly. This review is focused on the possible mechanisms of exercise and nutrition to prevent sarcopenia in older subjects.
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KEYWORD
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Sarcopenia, Exercise, Nutrition
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