Prevention of Loss of Muscle Tissue (Sarcopenia) by Using Physiotherapy and Nutrition

Abstrakt

Medical doctor, physiotherapist and nutritional specialist investigated 20 patients on internal, elderly and Rehabilitation department harmed by malnutrition. These patients were compared wit group of healthy elderly.

Patents were measured by anthropometrical techniques, biochemical markes and by indirect calorimetry and nutrition Questionnaire. We found higher catabolism and loss of muscle mass in patients hared by malnutrition in many results.