Publication at Faculty of Physical Education and Sport |
2012
Abstract
Sarcopenia is considered as geriatric syndrome that is characterised by loss of muscle mass, strength and physical function decline. Presently there are three main fields of sarcopenia diagnostics recommended by European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) - body composition, muscle strength and physical performance.
There have been specifying exercise programmes and dietetic precautions for prevention and treatment of sarcopenia based on number of studies.