Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with age (1). There is
increasing recognition of the serious health consequences of sarcopenia both in terms of …

Muscle wasting is associated with a wide range of catabolic diseases. This debilitating loss
of muscle mass and functional capacity reduces the quality of life and increases the risks of …

Sarcopenia is an evolving concept and the current definition of sarcopenia includes both a
loss of muscle strength and loss of muscle mass. However, despite the increasing …

OBJECTIVES: To compare a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) prediction equation for
estimating skeletal muscle mass (SM) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)‐measured …

Increased longevity and population aging will increase the number of men with late onset
hypogonadism. It is a common condition, but often underdiagnosed and undertreated. The …

Background Sarcopenia is characterized by decreased skeletal muscle plus low muscle
strength and/or physical performance. This study was performed to determine the …

Sarcopenia, the age-related skeletal muscle decline, is associated with relevant clinical and
socioeconomic negative outcomes in older persons. The study of this phenomenon and the …

Accepted for publication March 17, 2008 to determine loss in motor units. It should be
recognized that loss of executive function interacts with sarcopenia to produce falls–“the …

In a 4-year follow-up study that enrolled 1099 subjects aged≥ 60 years, sarcopenia
prevalence was estimated at 8.2%. Moreover, the presence of osteoporosis was significantly …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …